zigzag
noun
a line, course, or progression characterized by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other.
zigzagging
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present participleof zigzag.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Some artists confronting the physical limitations that come with age pivot to a residency model rather than zigzagging from city to city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The US labor market has largely stabilized, with steady unemployment despite zigzagging job growth, leaving policymakers mostly focused on inflation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Hundreds of fans flooded on to the pitch in ecstasy, zigzagging around, arms aloft.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Sandy Yang’s home, whose form is inspired by the area’s zigzagging mountains, is designed to help a couple without children form their own vibrant community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2025
“Yeah. Okay, let’s take turns tossing them, zigzagging back and forth out there. If there’s some kind of magical exit, hopefully it’ll work with rocks, too—make them disappear.”
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
