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as in hummed
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
a dragonfly zipped by my ear
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as in darted
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the fly zipped around the room, trying to find a way to the outside
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
knowing that she was already late, she went zipping off to meet her next client
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Recent Examples of zipped
In December, the foundation posted a Facebook video showing grinning Palestinian children in the van, their backpacks strapped and winter jackets zipped, on their way to school.
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Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The high-energy rookie scored two layups directly off inbounds passes from White, who also zipped a similar feed to a cutting Minott that resulted in free throws.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
The jacket has a high collar, which protects your face from the elements when fully zipped, and an adjustable hood that is roomy enough to enclose your ski helmet on extra cold or windy days.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
That light on the back side flashes on and off, letting the officer know if the driver had a green or zipped through a red.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Haines exclaimed, as the camera showed Goldberg chasing the object — which had zipped off at high speed — to the corner of the studio.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Versus the Oilers, Sturm won the faceoff and directed the puck back to Jonas Brodin at the blue line, who zipped a shot past the Edmonton goalie for the eventual game-winner.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
As Colorado led 2-1 with 35 seconds remaining in the second stanza, MacKinnon chased down a loose puck in Vancouver's zone and gently tipped it in the direction of Landeskog, who suddenly zipped past Nasty Nate's right shoulder.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
About 10 flies zipped around the kitchen handwash sink.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zipped
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The broad stock market hummed along in 2025, with the S&P 500 posting a 16% return — the index’s third consecutive year of double-digit gains.—
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By Monday, with Paramount’s David Ellison tilting at windmills to try to stop Ted Sarandos’ Netflixian invasion, the studio executive hummed a different tune.—
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When Carrasco invited me into their backyard, which was lively with chickens and dogs, Ezra ran up, gave me a quick once-over, and then darted off to play on the swing set with his younger brother.—
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Cavland Hunter darted in from the 2 and also ran in the conversion.—
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The Toyota crashed, and the Charger sped away, according to court records.—
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
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Not only do the four statues bode well for the film’s future, but the room buzzed with good will for Anderson, who didn’t try to hide his glee.—
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Visitors must be buzzed in by staff in order to enter past the front office.—
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On the 10-mile drive to the school, Gussick’s mind flitted to every possible scenario.—
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But Scales said her performance as Sybil was inspired by her visit as a child to a Devonshire hotel restaurant during World War II, where the hotel's proprietress flitted about while attending to her guests.—
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Rafiq thanked the shopkeeper and hurried out of the bazaar’s maze-like structure to find his car.—
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Caracas, Venezuela — The morning after US forces bombed Caracas, dragged President Nicolás Maduro out of bed, carted him over the Caribbean and installed him in a Brooklyn jail, many Venezuelans hurried to the grocery store.—
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The days of underground stashes and whispered conversations are fading fast.—
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Below, discover nine skin scents that exude minimalism and a quiet, whispered state of luxury.—
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The president’s guests — which included top members of his administration, MAGA allies and big-time political donors — noshed on hors d’oeuvres and downed exotic cocktails while jazz music blared and burlesque dancers fluttered their fans.—
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Union Jack bunting fluttered overhead.—
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“Zipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zipped. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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