1
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
has the youthful, adventurous zing to go out and conquer mountains
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as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
the razor-sharp repartee puts some zing into the movie an addition of ginger to give the marmalade a little extra zing
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Recent Examples of zing
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Dip in leftover cranberry sauce for a little extra zing!
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Jennifer Welsh, Discover Magazine, 3 Nov. 2010
The author will zing them up to boost your culinary entertaining quotient.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2022
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Noun
Get the Recipe 21 of 25 Southern Meatloaf Few meals are as warm and comforting as a good old-fashioned meatloaf, and this recipe adds a Southern twist with a zing of pimiento cheese.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Dip in leftover cranberry sauce for a little extra zing!
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
The next step: Leck would like to enable the bot to learn new arguments from other climate debates that constantly zing around on Twitter.
—Jennifer Welsh, Discover Magazine, 3 Nov. 2010
The author will zing them up to boost your culinary entertaining quotient.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zing
Noun
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Anthony Bourdain was an exception who brought real vigor and energy to the genre.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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By the beginning of the 1990s, studios like Pixar, Aardman, and Blue Sky revitalized animation in the English-speaking world and brought a vigor to the art form that led to the formation of the Best Animated Feature category.—
Jeremy Fassler,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Featuring bright, citrusy flavors and rich spices, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable meal.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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They’re marinated in a flavorful mix of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic spices like oregano, marjoram, and smoked paprika.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This not only speeds up the workflow but also enhances creative decision-making on the fly.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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This speeds up diagnostic processes, ensures timely reporting and facilitates rapid decision-making in emergency cases.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Thune also often praises wind energy—a booming industry in his home state—even though Trump considers turbines loathsome eyesores.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, the magnetic fields release their energy by producing these jets.—
David Garofalo,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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The lid remains fixed and firm, and Marion’s enthusiasm and zest to achieve has also defined the program in short order.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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Lemon zest: Adds a brightness to the scone and helps enhance the natural flavor of the blueberries.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The United States late on Wednesday announced 25% duties on imports of finished cars and certain components from April 3, dashing hopes for lower rates or exemptions after several short-term policy changes suggested there might be wiggle room.—
Christina Amann and Victoria Waldersee,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Sporadic missile attacks from Gaza, Yemen, and Lebanon again have Israelis dashing for shelter.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Just to get the juices flowing: Imagine planning a wedding party hike on the nearby trails, and then ending the day in the hot tub to ward off muscle soreness before the big day.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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Probiotics can also be added to unfermented foods such as juices, smoothies, milk, cereals, and formulas.9 Probiotic foods may also help treat digestive concerns like diarrhea or constipation.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite.—
Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
17 June 2024
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“Zing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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