ZIGGING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

zigging

verb

present participle of zig

as in veering

to depart abruptly from a straight line or course the fox zigged to the right, and the hounds followed

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straightening

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veering

Verb

Does Zucker — seem capable of veering off in any direction at any moment?

— Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
According to an arrest report, Rios began to honk his horn at two bicyclists and then was seen on video veering his SUV toward them.

— Peter D'Oench, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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