1
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
has the youthful, adventurous zing to go out and conquer mountains
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as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
the razor-sharp repartee puts some zing into the movie an addition of ginger to give the marmalade a little extra zing
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Recent Examples of zing
Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
These dishes are rich, comfort foods that require a crisp wine to cut through the fat and zing your palate.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025
The best teeth-whitening products for sensitive teeth use a lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide to deliver at-home results without the zings.
—Daley Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Nabulsi’s dialogue often zings with the way people, as opposed to dramatic constructs, actually talk.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
These dishes are rich, comfort foods that require a crisp wine to cut through the fat and zing your palate.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Verb
This translates to an exquisitely smoky, savory flavor with a gently lactic zing.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025
The best teeth-whitening products for sensitive teeth use a lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide to deliver at-home results without the zings.
—Daley Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zing
Noun
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Climate change, poverty, the savaged middle class, plagues and the rise of A.I. need to be faced now with far more vigor than when they were first realized back in my youth.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
16 July 2025
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Siberian iris rhizomes spread over time to form a large clump of plants and can be easily divided every 3 to 4 years to provide more irises and restore vigor.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Instead of salt and sugar, try adding flavor to your meals with herbs, spices, vinegar, olive oil, citrus, garlic, and other seasonings.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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Leave room too for the warm umami spice blend of Ethiopia’s timatim, served with spongy injera flatbread.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Automation and the Illusion of Security McDonald’s isn’t alone in betting big on AI to speed up hiring and make life easier for franchisees and HR teams.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Scope of rescue effort ‘overwhelmed’ first responders Firefighters and police sped to the scene of the fire after the assisted-living facility’s automatic alarm system triggered an emergency call.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Meanwhile, energy was a large source of inflation, with energy prices rising 0.9% on a month-over-month basis.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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Carbohydrates are macronutrients that your body breaks down for energy.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Beat together condensed milk, mascarpone, lime zest, and remaining 1/2 cup juice in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-low speed until well combined and no lumps remain, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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The finish is long and refreshing with lingering notes of tropical fruits and citrus zest.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The move has dashed signs of a thaw earlier this year between the EU and China because of US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Astronomers have confirmed the third interstellar object on record is dashing through our solar system.—
Elizabeth Gamillo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Made simply with 4 ounces ginger beer, 2 ounces vodka, and ½ ounce fresh lime juice, Moscow Mules are summer-friendly without any edits.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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The juice is then boiled to be crystallized and spun in a centrifuge to remove excess juice.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
18 July 2025
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Zing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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