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Recent Examples of zigzag
Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
The lavender cream cheese zigzagged on top gave the whole thing an otherworldly appearance.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Nov. 2023
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Verb
Map out entry points and ensure nothing forces guests to zigzag awkwardly around bulky furniture.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
The lavender cream cheese zigzagged on top gave the whole thing an otherworldly appearance.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Any number of odd, zigzag examples can be used to make the case that legislative districts in Wisconsin are excessively gerrymandered.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zigzag
Verb
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Beyond the vitrines of watches that weave throughout the space is another enclave with banquette seating to also be used for appointments.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 20-track LP serves as equal parts music and cinema in which Crockett weaves a tale of McLane as a cattle rustler on the run from the law who — eventually — gets his redemption.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tap the curved line at the top of the page to see your data charted over time, and use the buttons at the bottom of the chart to change which metric is displayed.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The first photo taken by commander Reid Wiseman shows a curved slice of Earth in one of the capsule’s windows.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Was this the kind of assignment that more established runners ever tried to duck?—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Investors ducking for cover in the rocky market are turning to low volatility funds.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Her technique called for bare feet instead of pointe shoes and gestures that were more sinuous and earthy than classical ballet.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The serpentine crawl around the airport’s South terminal gave way to wide open space, offering no signs of what the vacuous hall looked like just hours earlier.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The shirt's three-quarter sleeves were perfect for showcasing her stacks of Bulgari serpentine cuffs.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The vehicle smashed through barricades and concrete, racing down a hallway before becoming lodged in the twisted wreckage.—
Gayle Pearlstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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The quiet cobblestoned streets and nearby architectural gems like the Woolworth Building compliment the property’s New York-twisted whimsy, and the wide, quiet streets aid an already relaxing atmosphere inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The 2 World Trade Center building will round out the long, tortuous redevelopment of the original 16-acre trade center property.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 2 World Trade Center building will round out the long, tortuous redevelopment of the original 16-acre trade center property.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Chapin said Tokyo’s narrow and winding streets, often crowded with right-handed cars driving on the left side of the road, will present a fresh test for its AI technology, but that Nuro’s systems are designed to adapt and respond in real time.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hosch, 67, went for a hike on part of the Appalachian Trail, a winding path that extends almost 2,200 miles through 14 states.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Zigzag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zigzag. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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