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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
But every dish gets a twist, or a zing, or a moment of cloud-parting clarity. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026 Give your guacamole or popcorn some extra chile-lime zing and serve it alongside a charcuterie board. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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
  • Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Cherry tomatoes and a homemade lime dressing add acidity, while red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño add crunch and spice.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For a state facing persistent challenges from drought, heat and limited water, researchers hope one of the world's most valuable spices could offer Colorado farmers a new opportunity—one uniquely suited to the state's climate.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of spice
Verb
  • Officers said Rodriguez sped out of the lot and fled the scene.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The next day, his rebuild group met, and one of the architects brought up prefabricated housing as an option to speed things along.
    — Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of speed
Noun
  • Collaboration improves when everyone knows where to place their energy.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But the reflation boost appears to be petering out as much of the price recovery has been driven by surging global energy costs, while domestic demand lags.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Add the coconut sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Add some flair The zest of a lemon, finely grated with a Microplane, is non-negotiable in my book.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of zest
Verb
  • The Hawkeyes could be a good team but go 0-3 and see their CFP hopes dashed, but even one victory could keep them in Playoff contention.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That kept alive Mizzou’s national-championship hopes, but they were dashed a week later in the Big 12 championship game as Oklahoma won 38-17.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of dash
Noun
  • The Boston Celtics’ rivalry with the Lakers gets juice from their contrasting auras.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lay the chicken, breast side up, on a cutting board and slather all over with the lemon juice mixture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 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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“Zing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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