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
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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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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Smaller than the dogs on the sidewalk, much smaller than the cars speeding by.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Superman, meanwhile, soared to box-office success over its opening weekend, earning $122 million domestically and $95 million internationally just on Friday, July 11, per Deadline and The Wrap.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Apple stock did not soar anywhere near as much as MP Materials’, closing up a fraction of a percent at $209.11.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In a clever flex of corporate synergy, Apple promoted its first summer blockbuster with the release of a haptic trailer that imitates the purr of an F1 engine in the palms of your hands.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 June 2025
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Baldwin’s husky purr of a voice sets the table for the events of the film, before settling back to pop in every now and then with an omniscient insight or unspoken truth.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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The brand was humming along nicely as a direct-to-consumer business, as the brothers built their own supply chain, sourcing leather that could be used on everything—from the original phone case to the bags and small leather goods, such as signature charms, that were added to the mix.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Baseball is humming but the playoffs are still off in the distance.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The scene concludes with a lot of digital images flying up on the screen and some positively insane synthesizer music from composer Ennio Morricone.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
19 July 2025
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The group was exchanged for more than 250 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. and flown in March to El Salvador's high-security prison.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Since then, a multitude of spacecraft have rocketed Marsward from a variety of nations.—
Rod Pyle,
Space.com,
14 July 2025
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Bitcoin has rocketed higher this week, soaring after Tesla billionaire Elon Musk confirmed a bitcoin bombshell.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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When the personal care brand teased the upcoming collaboration on Instagram earlier this month, the response was overwhelmingly positive — and the buzz only grew from there.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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Evolution will cap off a busy weekend of shows as WWE looks to counterprogram AEW, not just from a business standpoint, but for clicks, clout and buzz which is every bit as important to an upstart promotion like AEW.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Zoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoom. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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