zigzag
noun
a line, course, or progression characterized by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other.
was zigzagging
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past progressiveof zigzag.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Lehmann said the whale was "zigzagging" in the water and could become stranded again.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
“The car was zigzagging and sweeping away everything,” Morote told AP.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2021
At one point, Sagan was zigzagging to ease his efforts up a steep grade, a technique more commonly seen in amateur races.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2016
In the first quarter, with a third down and 28 yds. to go on the Bear 36, Unitas dropped back and looked for End Raymond Berry, who was zigzagging downfield.
From Time Magazine Archive
He was zigzagging and bumping his shoulders against ours, saying, “Boing! Five points. Boing! Ten points,” while we both laughed like idiots.
From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead
