zip-in
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of zip-in
First recorded in 1970–75; adj. use of verb phrase zip in
Example Sentences
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Palace lacked zip in attack as the first half developed, but showed a spark through Eberechi Eze, who flashed a shot over from the edge of the box with the break looming.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2022
If the federal agency pivots at a battleship’s pace after each change of administration, “the states are kind of like PT boats that can zip in and out.”
From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2022
As a result, from our point of view, the planet appears to zip in front of its star every four days.
From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022
All while pitchers zip in and out of the training room as frequently as shoppers enter and exit Costco.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2022
Red, black, and white threads zip in and around a set of dowels.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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