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noun

ˈziŋ How to pronounce zing (audio)
Definition of zingnext
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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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zing

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verb

as in to speed

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Recent Examples of zing
Noun
Wickles Pickles Dadeville, Alabama Since 1998, this brine (a 90-year-old family secret) has added zing to all kinds of vegetables, including okra. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 Sliced strawberries give this iconic Southern dessert a refreshing zing and a shot of color. — Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026
Verb
The report also warns if your master password is weak and zings you for not using two-factor authentication. — PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2024 Watch the video to find out, and as a bonus, see who zings Danny Bronx and why. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for zing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zing
  1. vigor
  2. spice
  3. speed
  4. energy
  5. zest
  6. dash
  7. juice
  8. piquancy
Noun
  • In the same way that London is more than just red buses, black cabs, and a rather large parliamentary clock, England is more than just the vigor of London.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Hao-Yu Lee, a Harris trade acquisition for Michael Lorenzen at the 2023 deadline, has helped inject life and vigor into the lineup.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Made with warm spices, vanilla, maple, and citrus, and drizzled with lemon icing, this homey cake is a bright spin on a classic.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Where some meat sticks can be dry, tough, or overly processed, these are remarkably tender with a satisfying snap, plus a smoky, savory flavor with just enough spice to keep each bite interesting.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of spice
Verb
  • Eun-sae, who has heard Tae-ha speaking Korean, speeds up on her motorbike to whisk Tae-ha away from danger.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That could speed assistance but might reduce how much and how often FEMA helps.
    — Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of speed
Noun
  • Scientists are curious about the sun's inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Saudi energy infrastructure has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz has had a dramatic effect on the movement – and price – of oil drilled in the Middle East.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
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  • Toss with a generous drizzle of olive oil, lemon zest, thyme, and a pinch of salt.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh lemon zest and lemon juice keep the custard vibrant, while just a pinch of saffron adds delicate floral notes and a golden hue without overpowering the citrus.
    — Alison Roman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of zest
Verb
  • Is Harper, like so many noir writers before him, raising our hopes for the express purpose of dashing them against the rocks?
    — Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The actress held a huge bottle of wine while dashing around an outdoor restaurant.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of dash
Noun
  • Long known as a blocking specialist, though, Humphrey appears to have added some tangible juice to his game further into his career.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Nurses from each division sit at a table of morning medications, flanked by chocolate syrup, apple juice and sticker books.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • Those split levels of child and adult consciousness give the film a certain piquancy, a little gap where drama can spark in a story where almost nothing really happens except a kid takes a plane ride, or several plane rides, with his mom.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
  • That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Definition of piquancy

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