1
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a crowd of zippy children who'd been cooped up all day
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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
she just bought a zippy new computer that should enable her to work more efficiently
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Recent Examples of zippy
Its zippy sound signature goes heavy on the bass and treble but both are presented with care and musicality, and its mix of keen instrumental textures and stereo separation place it among the top performers in its class.
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
This salad is just one iteration that makes the most of the fresh flavor, thanks to bright lemon juice and zippy Dijon mustard.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
The Ryzen 5 processor is zippy and there’s enough on-board storage to not merit the need for an external hard drive, though those who like having a lot of browser tabs open at once will likely want more RAM.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
These small citrus fruits grow at the base of the nearby
volcano, Sakurajima, and lend a zippy citrus note to the spirit.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
This salad is just one iteration that makes the most of the fresh flavor, thanks to bright lemon juice and zippy Dijon mustard.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
The Ryzen 5 processor is zippy and there’s enough on-board storage to not merit the need for an external hard drive, though those who like having a lot of browser tabs open at once will likely want more RAM.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
These small citrus fruits grow at the base of the nearby
volcano, Sakurajima, and lend a zippy citrus note to the spirit.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zippy
Adjective
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His crossword is not themed, but the entry is lively nonetheless.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Located right on the bustling Piazza delle Erbe, Verona’s liveliest piazza built atop the ancient Roman Capitolium, this museum gives new life to a majestic 17th-century palazzo.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These bases are considered critical for Israel's rapid response capabilities and national defense.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The organization urged community members to report immigration enforcement to the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice’s rapid response hotline at (909) 361-4588.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mariah, an energetic publicity executive in Oregon also described herself as an introverted extrovert, had a passion for self-exploration and chose work different from everyone else in her family.—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Rather than get stuck in or fooled by the appearance of things, this principle reminded us to sense their energetic underpinnings, such as clarity and intention.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Jack and Kate’s problems are more subtle and slow to emerge than the other pairs’; with brisk, half-hour episodes, this sometimes manifests in their tensions being spelled out rather than shown.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 May 2025
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Challenge yourself to make the transitions as smooth as possible, picking up the pace toward the end of your walk to seamlessly progress into the run, then dialing it back over the last few seconds of your run to ease back into a brisk walk.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Looney Tunes film, featuring Forte and John Cena opposite an animated Wile E. Coyote, became the most talked about movie in Hollywood in late 2023 when The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Warner Bros. intended to scrap the movie as part of a $115 million writedown.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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Fox’s rollout includes return dates for animated series like Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy, as well as premieres for reality programs including MasterChef (returning for a 15th season dubbed Dynamic Duos) and unscripted newbie The Snake, hosted by comedian Jim Jefferies.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ivanka posted a video and pictures to her social media platforms on Monday following the celebration, during which Theo and Barkley had a quick game of catch while running around the area.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This can be done through quick surveys or tracking specific performance data, such as time to release, volume of code review comments or bug rates.—
Yuri Gubin,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In his new role, Jackson will oversee day-to-day operations of the foundation, advise on real-time policy and reform, expand active partnerships and the current network.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 May 2025
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Asked whether any sensitive information was compromised by the attack, county spokesman Evan Shields declined comment, citing an active investigation.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Wesley Watson, 84, was killed in a three-car crash near a fast food restaurant in Concord, a little before 6 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2022.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Public charging: two networks are (much) better than one Public fast charging is a sore subject in the non-Tesla world.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zippy. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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