ZIG Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

zig

verb

Definition of zig

as in to veer

to depart abruptly from a straight line or course the fox zigged to the right, and the hounds followed

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

straighten

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Recent Examples of zig This term connotes, among other things, the zig-zag method of running to evade bullets or the trajectory of a getaway driver wending through traffic. — Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026 What Chris and the writers have always done well is find a way to zig or zag in a way that feels organic. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 June 2026 As other investors zig towards AI, the smart activists will zag down the mountain. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 25 June 2026 The action park is decked out in bright colors with oranges, neon yellows, and lime greens welcoming visitors while the slides zig-zag throughout. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for zig

Recent Examples of Synonyms for zig

Verb

Though his stage presence could easily veer into a machismo-heavy persona, Robles sets himself apart in comedy by being the opposite.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
On the way back, a vehicle in the convoy veered off the road and fell into a ravine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of veer

Verb

But, especially with Victor Wembanyama’s length and skill making every part of the court a hub, the Spurs are about to zag even harder.

— Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
What Chris and the writers have always done well is find a way to zig or zag in a way that feels organic.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 June 2026

Definition of zag

Verb

Where the Duo has curved edges and a distinct D-like appearance, the Z Fold 8 is strictly rectangular with sharp edges all around.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Animators studied ostriches before feeding their digital movement curves into a six-axis mechanical rig carrying the performers.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of curve

Verb

The defense once again gave the offense an opportunity, forcing an Argyle punt, and this time, Heritage capitalized with a 2-yard rushing TD from Vargas to cut the lead to 7 points.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Later that month, Achilles, a university lecturer, cut a campaign ad in the spirit of a tongue-in-cheek corporate training video on how to avoid starting a foreign war.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of cut

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