1
as in hums
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
a dragonfly zipped by my ear
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as in darts
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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3
as in speeds
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 zips
Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
From popular Align leggings and Scuba half-zips to fuss-free belt bags and cushiony socks, there are so many fashion finds worthy of a spot in your winter wardrobe.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Songs from past generations recirculated the charts, grown men wished their friends goodnight and quarter zips became cool again.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Baylor switched over to a 3-2 man-to-man defense and Lee zips a pass to Sidberry going backdoor, but misses.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025
Add kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a few zips of nutmeg to taste.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
Pair it with the burgundy leather trousers, based on our ski pants, with the calf zips open to show off a good pair of boots.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
As the object zips around the warmest part of that loop near the sun, its ice turns to gas, which causes the comet to shed dust and other material.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2025
The line features San Francisco 49ers men’s and women’s apparel, including hoodies, joggers, quarter-zips, leggings, and accessories designed with the brand’s signature materials and sleek, minimalist style.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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According to Bruce Blair, a former Air Force launch officer and nuclear policy expert, between 1962 and the mid-1970s the most powerful digits on the globe were simple – eight zeros.—
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After exchanging zeros, All-Star catcher Will Smith pounded a solo home run with two outs in the 11th inning.—
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Miami hums as a warm-weather clearing house for Latin American taste and capital, part art fair, part duty-free fever dream with better coffee.—
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More than a century later, that idea still hums inside the company's workshop.—
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The 18-year-old Englishman became the youngest ever darts world champion a year ago after beating three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen.—
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Running back Greg Burrell rushes for four yards before Jackson darts up the middle for 14 yards.—
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After the shooting, the SUV speeds into two cars parked on a curb before crashing to a stop.—
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This slows down the release of ethylene gas, which speeds up ripening.—
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Lean too hard, exceed a set speed threshold, or approach a hazard, and the seat buzzes to alert you.—
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Moments later, her phone buzzes with an alert.—
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Identity takes the lead as the Moon flits into your sign, so your tone, pace, and choices are most likely to set the mood for everyone today.—
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Meanwhile, her husband flits in and out of town plying his opaque trade.—
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Nix almost always hurries his throws when a blitz comes Harvey’s way, regardless of whether the rookie RB picks it up capably or not.—
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Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel (center) flutters a Venezuelan and Cuban national flags in support of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in Havana.—
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“Zips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zips. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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