ZIPPING Synonyms: 188 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in rushing

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verb

present participle of zip

as in humming

to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound a dragonfly zipped by my ear

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as in darting

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements the fly zipped around the room, trying to find a way to the outside

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as in speeding

to proceed or move quickly knowing that she was already late, she went zipping off to meet her next client

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Recent Examples of zipping

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This fully electric, ultra-compact quadricycle is designed for short urban trips—like zipping down to the shops in a golf cart, but more stylish—offering a simpler alternative to traditional cars. — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Considering that the whiskers are only 200 mm long, this means that the drones cannot go zipping through unmapped terrain at high speeds. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 But up here on the terraces of the Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi, the shrieks of day-tripping cruise passengers, zipping back and forth in Tango-orange tenders, are pleasantly faint. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Toronto traffic was relentless, the streets jammed, and cyclists zipping among the halting cars posed a hazard to unwary pedestrians. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 While Starship achieved the proper orbit, zipping along at 17,500 mph, flight controllers opted to play it safe and bring it back several hours sooner, after just a couple of laps. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026 While Starship achieved the proper orbit zipping along at 17,500 mph (28,000 kph), flight controllers opted to play it safe and bring it back several hours sooner, after just a couple of laps. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Wolt motorbikes zipping along the streets and weaving through dense traffic are an ubiquitous sight in the beachside city. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 Often, that means doing things like, oh, zipping down city streets, because there are no curb cuts to assist her in smoothly moving from sidewalk to sidewalk. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for zipping

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As officers were examining the shooting site, a separate patrol unit stopped a speeding white 2019 BMW 330i near South 11th and Keyes streets and discovered one of the occupants was the third victim, a man who had been shot in the arm.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
The Texas Department of Transportation’s anti-speeding campaign that begins Saturday, July 18, features the story of a Fort Worth teen who was killed in a 2022 crash.

— Mary Ella Hastings Updated July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of speeding

Adjective

Would-be buyers can place a reservation online, with a $5,000 deposit, for a non-flying model of the Roadster.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
At the Philadelphia International Airport, non-flying guests are able to enter the airport terminals through a program called Wingmate.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of flying

Verb

During the session, moderated by Grace Barber-Plentie, BFI London Film Festival programmer, the star repeatedly drew applause and laughter from an adoring crowd that left the room buzzing about Ackie’s passion and natural charisma.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
During the camp’s first seven days, the activity log filled with nearly 665 observations, mostly federal agents buzzing around their location.

— Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of buzzing

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Multiple anglers reeled in yellowfin tuna, which were visible through the clear water flitting back and forth near the boat.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Upon further review of the camera footage, Sam Gough, a park supervisor for the Incline Village General Improvement District, said the light appeared to be just a bug flitting across the lens.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of flitting

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But she, and New York Times journalists observing the raid, were soon distracted by a group of cockroaches scurrying past an oil canister.

— Zishaan a Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
There are cities where rats are glimpsed at night, furtively scurrying into a dark corner or among the train tracks.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026