zap
verb (used with object)
to bombard with electrical current, radiation, laser beams, etc..
has zapped
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present perfectof zap (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But a combination of domestic deflation, which reduces the value of goods in the economy, and a weak yuan has zapped the relative size of China’s economy as measured in dollar terms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
It has zapped whatever momentum was building after the team’s two series-opening victories against the AL East-leading Blue Jays last weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2025
After Joel discovers that Clementine has zapped him and their relationship thanks to Lacuna Inc., he decides to do the same.
From New York Times ● Mar. 19, 2024
TAYLOR, Texas — The shortage of computer chips has zapped energy from the global economy, punishing industries as varied as automakers and medical device manufacturers and contributing to fears about high inflation.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
And frustrations have mounted over the government’s handling of the pandemic: A 9 p.m. curfew has zapped jobs and work hours.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 7, 2021
