1
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a crowd of zippy children who'd been cooped up all day
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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
she just bought a zippy new computer that should enable her to work more efficiently
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Recent Examples of zippy
The Rum Bar’s impeccable Rum Runner includes both white rum and premium dark rum, which lends extra depth of flavor to the banana and blackberry liqueurs, grenadine, and zippy orange and pineapple juices.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
The Orange Blossom Neroli is the more energizing of the scents, with its zippy blend of bergamot, pear water, orange flower, and neroli.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 July 2025
But a zippy, mountain-carving unit this isn’t, and that’s ok.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Disney dates: When Epcot’s Test Track reopens but the Boneyard bows out
The third edition of the zippy Epcot ride TEst Track is set to rev up in July
Orlando Sentinel
Tumbling down
High-flying maneuvers of gymnasts and acrobats impress yet also stress me out.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
The Orange Blossom Neroli is the more energizing of the scents, with its zippy blend of bergamot, pear water, orange flower, and neroli.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 July 2025
But a zippy, mountain-carving unit this isn’t, and that’s ok.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Disney dates: When Epcot’s Test Track reopens but the Boneyard bows out
The third edition of the zippy Epcot ride TEst Track is set to rev up in July
Orlando Sentinel
Tumbling down
High-flying maneuvers of gymnasts and acrobats impress yet also stress me out.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zippy
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There are a few giant screens playing sports located towards the back of the restaurant, and lively music, either from the house speakers or in-person entertainers, sets the mood for a fun meal.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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But afterward, the musician’s fans transformed a typically morose event into a lively commemoration of life and music that stretched across Osbourne’s hometown.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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Trained in marksmanship, rapid deployment, ambushes, surveillance, and psychological operations, Los Zetas used overt military force to consolidate control over most of the Texas border and the Gulf Coast port of Veracruz.—
Seth Harp,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
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Sustain small farms amid global competition • Promote transparency and ethics in coffee sourcing In a world increasingly dominated by industrial scale and rapid production, Kona coffee companies should work to remain a symbol of craftsmanship, care and community.—
Jean Orlowski,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Together, the data reveals different layers of the galaxy's structure and energetic processes, highlighted by bright gold light in the image.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
24 July 2025
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The image of a tiny hamster running endlessly on a spinning wheel has become an iconic part of owning these small, energetic animals.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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Making a brisk morning walk in the sun part of your daily routine can be a grounding, enjoyable experience.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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When measuring the nation's collective fitness, the good news is Americans are more likely to take a brisk walk, play pickleball or lift weights.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Netflix’s deal with Ubisoft got underway in 2020 and includes multiple Assassin’s Creed projects, including animated and anime series inspired by the games.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
17 July 2025
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The two animated companions are available to anyone, including Grok users without a paid subscription, but users must opt in through the app’s settings to get access.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
15 July 2025
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The latest of the spacecraft, known as sounding rockets, most recently made a successful quick trip to space to study one of the most complex regions of the sun's atmosphere following a New Mexico launch.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Instead, use this time to wind down maybe by stretching, reading, journaling or even doing a quick emotional check-in.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Tony Finau is tied with Xander Schauffele for the longest active streak of Tour Championship appearances with eight straight East Lake appearances.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The debate over whether Louisville is a Northern or Southern city has been active for centuries, and the Gateway to the South nickname seems to have stoked the flames.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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The destination’s Island Eats program allows each guest to get one free meal at fast casual venues – many come with a side and cookie – or a 25% discount on an entree at a full-service restaurant.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Workflows that immediately update KPIs in this way can help make faster, smarter decisions through current, reliable and holistic data.—
Rochelle Thielen,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zippy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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