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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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Recent Examples of zing
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026 The heat and zing of chiles offset the salty elements of puttanesca, backed up with lots of fresh lemon juice. —Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Jan. 2026
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 May 2023 These dishes are rich, comfort foods that require a crisp wine to cut through the fat and zing your palate. —Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for zing
Noun
One practice that Swabb has been employing is adding unexpected artwork to rooms throughout her own home that need a bit of extra zing. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026 The heat and zing of chiles offset the salty elements of puttanesca, backed up with lots of fresh lemon juice. —Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Watch the video to find out, and as a bonus, see who zings Danny Bronx and why. —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 May 2023 These dishes are rich, comfort foods that require a crisp wine to cut through the fat and zing your palate. —Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for zing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zing
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This isn’t a film about trauma, or smuggled-in social issues, or anything at all, really, besides the honest workaday business of scaring the bejesus out of its audience, rinsing, and repeating with extra vigor.— Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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The protagonist, Theodore, is a jaded man with no vigor for life.— Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
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The recipe calls for fresh thyme but feel free to try other herbs and spices such as sage or curry.— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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This does double duty as a spice grinder.— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination.— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
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The British Army and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have completed a multi-week test in Essex using drones, advanced sensors, and AI to speed up and make safer the hunt for deadly mines and munitions scattered on battlefields.— David Szondy April 11, New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2026
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Steady fixes protect energy for deeper pursuits.— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
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In a small bowl, mix the ricotta with the lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt.— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Add cucumber, julienne carrots, green onions and lemon zest to a bowl.— Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
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Pete Crow-Armstrong dashed from third base, tapped the plate and then darted to the fans behind home, jumping on the railing against the netting to celebrate the Chicago Cubs’ walk-off, extra-innings, 2-1 win over the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.— Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Hopes that tanker traffic could resume with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz were dashed before engines could even fire up.— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Throw the pieces into a zip-top bag along with lemon (juice and slices), olive oil, a minced shallot, some Parmesan, and salt and pepper.— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Apr. 2026
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Strawberries, sugar, lemon, and lime juice create the base layer with the same repeated by substituting blueberries for the top layer, while the middle is an ice cream-like custard.— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
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And a jicama salad is my personal favorite, balancing heat in piquancy and chill in temperature.— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Zing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/zing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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