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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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
Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Its standout features include a fast, constant f/2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range, robust weather resistance and highly effective OIS.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 3 July 2025
Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The film, distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery, zoomed past $293 million at the global box office over the weekend.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Noun
Amazon This incredibly versatile device is one of the best indoor security cameras, with a dual-lens design combining a regular 4K camera with a 130-degree field of view and 2K telephoto lens that supports 3x optical zoom.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Its standout features include a fast, constant f/2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range, robust weather resistance and highly effective OIS.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
Forbes’ Matt Craig zooms into the work that David Leener, the producer in charge of product placement for the film, did to bring brands into F1.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The film, distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery, zoomed past $293 million at the global box office over the weekend.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoom
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Pickford dived to his right to try to keep out a Mason Mount shot and the ball struck one post before zipping across goal, hitting the other upright and pinballing out to the waiting Chelsea captain.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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On a physical level, household tasks can lead to stronger fine-motor skills, which are essential for, say, zipping a jacket and handwriting, and which teachers report have been declining over the past several years.—
Christine Carrig,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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Prosecutors allege that as Salisbury approached the driveway, Stephens sped toward the officer, who attempted to evade the Jeep by moving behind a bush near the driveway’s entrance.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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This speeds up corrections, reduces waste and minimizes the need for manual inspection.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Despite this, Rocket Lab's stock price has soared for most of 2025, further confirming that near-term profits aren't everything for investors.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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But acquisition, renovation and maintenance costs soared into the hundreds of millions of dollars before the city abandoned the project.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Liam sounds ferociously on-form, his nasal snarl infused with a malevolent purr.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
5 July 2025
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Similarly, another woman, navigating the recent passing of her own cat, found solace in the gentle purrs of potential new companions, encouraged by friends to embrace the healing presence a new feline could offer.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Listen: That song your kids are humming (or belting out)?—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 July 2025
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The place where my embarrassment typically sat in my body was replaced with a quiet humming feeling, a relief, a full-body homecoming.—
Natalie Guerrero
July 28,
Literary Hub,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The carrier flies to more than 20 destinations in the U.S. and Mexico, A public charter air carrier, JSX provides service to both major airports like Burbank and Las Vegas and to those not served by major airliners.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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On May 9, she was flown to Texas through the Alexandria airport; the next day, she was driven to Mexico in a caravan of buses with other deportees.—
Brent McDonald,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Net card fees rocketed up 20% year-over-year (FX-adjusted), reinforcing that more users are opting into premium experiences.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
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That means while some players were busy actually playing the campaign, those that figured this out were just grinding Encore endlessly in these short intervals, rocketing up their power and getting high tier loot almost instantly.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Mascherano suggested that Messi might not have been suspended were the next game an away from home, because MLS teams across the league have used Messi’s presence to sell additional tickets (at higher prices) and to create a buzz around these games featuring the Argentine star.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Your next directorial effort is The Smashing Machine, which stars Dwayne Johnson as UFC champion Mark Kerr and is already generating Oscar buzz.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
25 July 2025
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“Zoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoom. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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