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noun

Definition of zoomnext
as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion the zoom of a motorboat off in the distance

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zoom

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verb

ˈzüm How to pronounce zoom (audio)
1
as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound a squadron of fighter planes zooming over our heads prompted thoughts of a terrorist attack

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2
as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly race cars zooming around a track at breakneck speeds

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3
as in to soar
to rise abruptly and rapidly zoomed to a supervisory position after only a few short months

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Recent Examples of zoom
Noun
Stills top out at 12 megapixels, the field of view spans 98 degrees (or 106 degrees in Ultra-Wide mode), and there's a 2x zoom on tap. — New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026 Things that no zoom meeting can replace which is face to face time, disagreement, building, deciding, changing your mind, learning to see something in a new way. — Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
After that, the ball belonged to the machine, zinging and zooming wherever the bumpers sent it. — John Dickerson, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, those who want a little more action on the waves can zoom around on WaveRunners, float on kayaks and paddle boards or even rent a boat to chart their own course. — South Seas Island Resort, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zoom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoom
  1. hum
  2. zip
  3. speed
  4. soar
  5. purr
  6. buzz
  7. fly
  8. rocket
Noun
  • The ritual hum of leaf blowers fires up in the fall and marks the change in season as much as vibrant leaves falling from the trees.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Very occasionally, a scooter—piled high with passengers—hums past.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of hum
Verb
  • 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, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Each new expansion is designed to zip in to the Pah-Pah base trailer tent, allowing owners to grow their camp without having to start over with a new trailer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of zip
Verb
  • Content creator Leah Victoria has turned the recipes she's known for online @leahscucina into a new cookbook full of recipes for busy parents, at-home cooks and anyone looking to speed up their dinner routine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Sometimes that’s true, especially now that AI can speed up prototyping and development.
    — Malte Kramer, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of speed
Verb
  • Step inside the airy (and delightfully air-conditioned) lobby and Al Mandhar lounge unfurls beyond two soaring areca palms, with check-in desks tucked discreetly down a side corridor that leads to the hotel's shopping boutique and lagoon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Bouquet fire grows in Angeles National Forest The fire is blazing amid soaring heat across Southern California that has sent temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above normal.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of soar
Noun
  • Highlights and experiences It is always a special event stepping out of Venice’s airport onto a pontoon and a polished mahogany water taxi that drops you off canalside near your hotel, after a purr through the Grand Canal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Kimie Smothermon begins each day greeted by the squeals, chirps and purrs of nearly 400 guinea pigs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of purr
Verb
  • The awards buzz may prove tough to come by at this point, given that Digger was hit with a C+ CinemaScore from audiences, landing as one of the lowest grades for Cruise’s career, and has polarized critics.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026
  • One of the acts that made a big impression on the youngsters was the Allen Tolbert Unit, whose namesake would captivate them by buzzing up and down his guitar fretboard like a hummingbird in flight.
    — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of buzz
Verb
  • With his ring powered up, John flies over and drops off a bag of money as restitution to the waitress Maggie (Hannah Christine Shetler) who lost her family in the Manhunter attack.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The system is designed to provide short-range protection against drones, helicopters and low-flying aircraft, adding an air-defense layer alongside NMESIS’ anti-ship capability.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of fly
Verb
  • Hungarians flocked to the shores and uplands around Lake Balaton — central Europe's largest freshwater lake — sending prices rocketing.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This post was originally published on October 3 Bitcoin has rocketed higher since its creation just over 15 years ago—largely due to a global financial crisis that has ballooned to a $365 trillion emergency.
    — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of rocket

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“Zoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoom. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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