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as in zipped
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
a squadron of fighter planes zooming over our heads prompted thoughts of a terrorist attack
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
race cars zooming around a track at breakneck speeds
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as in soared
to rise abruptly and rapidly
zoomed to a supervisory position after only a few short months
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Recent Examples of zoomed
Listen to this article Loading your audio article Vernon Stewart leapt out of his white pickup truck as cars zoomed to his left at over 70 mph on State Road 429.
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Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Boosted by a recovery in China’s gaming industry, shares of Tencent Holdings zoomed 49% in the past year, making chairman and CEO, Ma Huateng—also known as Pony Ma—this year’s biggest gainer in dollar terms.
—Catherine Wang, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Before then electrons had zoomed freely through space, and light couldn’t travel far without hitting one.
—Marc Kamionkowski, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
As a second drone observed from overhead, the explosives-laden FPV drone—probably weighing just a few pounds—zoomed over the soldier’s head then dove.
—David Axe, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Sizemore’s chances zoomed at the end of the record-setting 121-loss season when Getz announced he would be considered for the job after all, ignoring Sizemore’s 13-32 record.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024
Getting near the airport from Southwest Minneapolis wasn't bad, but the last stretch on 34th Avenue was white knuckles as motorists — not used to seeing bicyclists — zoomed by me.
—Nick Halter, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Boosted by a recovery in China’s gaming industry, shares of Tencent Holdings zoomed 49% in the past year, making chairman and CEO, Ma Huateng—also known as Pony Ma—this year’s biggest gainer in dollar terms.
—Catherine Wang, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Before then electrons had zoomed freely through space, and light couldn’t travel far without hitting one.
—Marc Kamionkowski, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
As a second drone observed from overhead, the explosives-laden FPV drone—probably weighing just a few pounds—zoomed over the soldier’s head then dove.
—David Axe, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Sizemore’s chances zoomed at the end of the record-setting 121-loss season when Getz announced he would be considered for the job after all, ignoring Sizemore’s 13-32 record.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024
Getting near the airport from Southwest Minneapolis wasn't bad, but the last stretch on 34th Avenue was white knuckles as motorists — not used to seeing bicyclists — zoomed by me.
—Nick Halter, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoomed
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Fighters zipped around the city in flatback trucks and milled around in the streets.Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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The blanket can be zipped inside the pillow pouch for instant accessibility without taking up an egregious amount of space, and the back of the pillow is fitted with a trolley strap so it can be stacked atop your luggage to keep your hands free.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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While the offense hummed for most of the game, the defense struggled to neutralize Allen.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Thick swarms of black flies hummed and knocked against the windows of an idling car, while crows and vultures waited nearby — eyeballing the taut and bloated carcasses roasting in the October heat.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
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Here’s an innocent child who has rocketed to fame, and, because of that, a corner of the internet has collectively decided to worship him.Callum Booth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin has suddenly rocketed higher, climbing back over $100,000 per bitcoin as FOMO sweeps Wall Street.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Fading Allure Of The Annual Upgrade In the golden age of automotive innovation during the 1950s and 1960s, each new model year brought excitement and innovative features that drove consumers to dealerships.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after getting together, Ball and Posen rented a car and drove across the country, staying at Best Westerns and Hampton Inns along the way.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The year saw Americans double their international travels in the pursuit of live events, according to a new report from StubHub, as demand for live events jumped by 33% globally compared to 2023.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shooting occurred a few months after the doctor had been jumped by a trio of men with baseball bats, an attack that left him fearing for his life.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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And the deal ran into stiff opposition from a coalition of unions, small grocery stores and political leaders from both parties wary of corporate consolidation.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Zoomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoomed. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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