as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the zoom of a motorboat off in the distance
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1
as in to zip
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
a squadron of fighter planes zooming over our heads prompted thoughts of a terrorist attack
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
race cars zooming around a track at breakneck speeds
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as in to soar
to rise abruptly and rapidly
zoomed to a supervisory position after only a few short months
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Recent Examples of zoom
PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
There's no third or fourth zoom camera here, and battery life likely won't match up to similar-sized peers.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 13 May 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Without bees, moths, weevils, and more zooming around and spreading plants’ reproductive cells, plants and important crops would not grow.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 May 2025
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Noun
Without optical zoom, S25 Edge owners will have to rely on the big 200MP main sensor and AI to help sharpen up their snaps.
—PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
There's no third or fourth zoom camera here, and battery life likely won't match up to similar-sized peers.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 13 May 2025
Verb
Picture this — a high-speed train zooming past stations, heading straight for its destination.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Without bees, moths, weevils, and more zooming around and spreading plants’ reproductive cells, plants and important crops would not grow.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoom
Verb
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But where are the best spots to zip around on a motorboat or charter a yacht?—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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They were last seen zipping east on Lorraine St. EMS rushed the bus driver to New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was treated for a minor injury, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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Reconciliation Since agreeing on a final budget can be slow, to speed things up, the Senate often jumps straight to a process called reconciliation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Analysts believe Washington will use the London meeting to push Beijing to speed up sales of minerals and other crucial components for manufacturing, while China is expected to argue for easing technology sales curbs, including on artificial intelligence chips.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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In 2024, its value soared by 120%, surpassing the $100,000 threshold in December.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Speeches will soar on promises of boundless possibility in the terrain ahead.—
Francine A. LeFrak,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
Noun
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In Boo's case, the loud purrs likely signal both comfort and a growing bond with her new human.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Her soft purrs and loving eyes will remind you every day that you are adored.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
12 May 2025
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But stimming takes on many other forms that are common in the workplace, such as humming, pen-clicking or using stress balls and fidget toys.—
Pamela Furr,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Singing, humming, laughing and even gargling stimulate the vagus nerve, and cold-water exposure can activate it and enhance its tone. 4.—
Paul von Zielbauer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Verb
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In a slight twist on the usual, the chefs not only get to choose their own sous-chefs, but only those sous-chefs have been flown to Italy for the occasion.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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The plane that crashed on June 12 flew for the first time in 2013 and was delivered to Air India in January 2014, Flightradar24 said.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The set rocketed to No. 3 — the Beach Boys’ highest U.S. album chart position since 1965 — and prefaced a short, wildly successful tour marking the group’s 50th anniversary.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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Thanks to all that power, the vehicle can rocket from zero to 60 mph in just over three seconds and top 200 mph.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Staying Grounded When The Stakes Are High Despite all the buzz and Al Ittihad’s unbeaten streak, Acuil remains remarkably unfazed by the idea of pressure.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The brand has earned a ton of buzz in the past few years for producing clothes, bags, and other accessories with streamlined looks that are easy to style.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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“Zoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoom. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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