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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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
We see the folds best in raking light—directed at the painting from an acute angle—and the fleshy effect was created by the painter zigzagging the wax pigment across her neck in layers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 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
It fell through her fingers, leaving a zigzagging trail, causing a monkey to leap down from a tree and devour the little white grains.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
