zag
noun
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Definition of zag
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: one of the sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a zigzag course
b
: one of the short straight lines or sections of a zigzag course at an angle to a zig
2
: zig sense 2
zag
verb
zagged;
zagging
Definition of zag (Entry 2 of 2)
: to execute a zag
—usually contrasted with zig
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Synonyms & Antonyms for zag
Synonyms: Verb
break, cut, sheer, swerve, veer, yaw, zig
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of zag in a Sentence
Verb
the crowd roared as the clown on the bicycle zagged while the other clowns, in hot pursuit, ziggedRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
What makes the movie more than a clever parlor trick is that every narrative zig and zag turns out to be motivated by an underlying moral logic, a belief in some semblance of law and order in a world of unfettered criminality. — Los Angeles Times, "Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood,’ the haunting work of a filmmaker running out of time," 26 July 2019 Indeed, what was once a stark-white corner storefront is now ornamented with boxwood topiaries and a zig-zag pattern—borrowed from the regimental tie of the Royal Artillery—covers the exterior awnings and the interior floors and walls. — Zachary Weiss, Vogue, "At the New Rowing Blazers Flagship, a Champagne-Fueled House Party Raged," 3 May 2019 Quarterback Ryan Agnew impressively gave chase for 75 yards and seemed to be closing the gap before Hawkins shook him with a zig-zag maneuver 10 yards from the end zone. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Aztecs offense has its struggles in first fall scrimmage," 11 Aug. 2019 Watching a balloon zag instead of zig, Sal Candido often feels like Dr. John H. Watson observing Sherlock Holmes. — Alex Davies, WIRED, "How Loon's Balloons Find Their Way to Deliver the Internet," 23 July 2019 Martin ran a zig-zag path to evade the bullets and escaped. — Andrew Selsky, The Seattle Times, "New push for justice after 4 Dutch journalists slain in 1982," 25 Mar. 2019 Don’t forget the ambiance, either: Tory Burch’s elegant glass goblets and a Missoni throw blanket that zigs and zags in the brand’s famous knit make ideal complements. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go: The Best Looks to Wear at Home," 25 Feb. 2019 Kate sported the look with shoulder-length curls during the Berlin reception, along with nude zig-zag sandals and red dangling earrings. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton Looks Striking in a Red Dress for Her Mother's Birthday," 1 Feb. 2019 Blue zig-zag pillow fabric, 20888 in Seaglass; Blue gable pillow fabric, 20786 in Pool—Duralee (T); duralee.com. — House Beautiful, "September 2011 Issue Product Guide," 29 June 2011Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Vogueworld Emily Ratajkowski’s Latest Look Takes a Cue from the Olsen Twins Actress, model and Instagram queen Emily Ratajkowski knows how to effortlessly zig-zag the best of summer style. — Vogue, "Emily Ratajkowski’s Latest Look Takes a Cue from the Olsen Twins," 20 Aug. 2019 Sometimes saving money and steering clear of lines is all about zigging when other people zag. — Andrew Moseman, Popular Mechanics, "A Reminder: Always Buy Gas on Mondays," 9 Apr. 2019 Where previous presidents zigged, the 45th almost always wants to zag. — Philip Rucker And Seung Min Kim, chicagotribune.com, "'We have to pick a great one': Inside Trump's plan for a new Supreme Court justice," 1 July 2018 Oddsmakers have Docic as the favorite, but the odds of this downtrodden franchise zigging when everyone expects them to zag continues their trend of questionable personnel decisions. — Peter Dawson, star-telegram, "NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Mavs get two picks in the top 5? Let us explain," 20 June 2018 Flavors zig and zag, taking unexpected detours — horse blanket? — but arrive at a joyful, rewarding destination. — Peter Rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Is your favorite San Diego IPA part of our contest's Final Four?," 29 Mar. 2018 The gates on a slalom course are the closest together, requiring skiers to zig and zag quickly, making turns with rapid speed. — Time, "Mikaela Shiffrin Is Going for Another Olympic Gold. Here's How the Alpine Skiing Events Differ," 15 Feb. 2018 Athletic director Gene Smith has been adamant that Holtmann was always his guy, even the timing of things was weird and the process seemed to zig and zag a bit. — Bill Landis, cleveland.com, "Chris Holtmann showing he is the right guy for Ohio State: Buckeyes basketball analysis," 8 Jan. 2018 The zig-zag approach to net neutrality is a byproduct of the fact that the FCC is an independent agency; its levers over industry change hands every time a new party takes the White House. — Brian Fung, chicagotribune.com, "The never ending battle over net neutrality is far from over. Here's what's coming next," 15 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'zag.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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