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a
: one of the sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a zigzag course
b
: one of the short straight lines or sections of a zigzag course at an angle to a zig
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Examples of zag in a Sentence
Verb
the crowd roared as the clown on the bicycle zagged while the other clowns, in hot pursuit, zigged
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
Josh Safdie really considered ending Marty Supreme with a real zig of a supernatural zag.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
There were lessons to be learned, and companies that were nimble had the ability to zig and zag as needed.
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Noun
Unlike some boots that feel clunky and heavy on your feet, these feel virtually weightless Despite its lightweight design, the shoes feature durable EVA outsoles that have a slightly rugged, zig-zag pattern for ample traction in slippery weather conditions.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
Josh Safdie really considered ending Marty Supreme with a real zig of a supernatural zag.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
And some companies zig as others zag.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
There were lessons to be learned, and companies that were nimble had the ability to zig and zag as needed.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Zag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zag. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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