zipping (up)

present participle of zip (up)
as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to the newscaster asked the writer if there was a way to zip up the story a little

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stimulating
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  • Performance benefits often persist even in habitual users, even if the stimulating feel-good buzz fades.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
  • Not only does the brand’s shampoo and conditioner make my hair feel so clean and look so shiny, but both formulas are also jam-packed with strengthening ingredients—avocado oil, olive oil, milk thistle, and growth-stimulating rosemary—that make the combo genuinely feel like a worthwhile luxury.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 12 June 2026
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“Zipping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zipping%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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