Fly and Zip

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Fly

Fly verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: flew down the concourse to catch his flight

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Zip is a synonym for fly in move topic. In some cases you can use "Zip" instead a verb "Fly", when it comes to topics like belt, hiss, take to the air. informal substitute

Nearby Words: flying, flyer

Zip

Zip verb - To make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements.

Usage example: the fly zipped around the room, trying to find a way to the outside

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Fly is a synonym for zip in move topic. You can use "Fly" instead a verb "Zip", if it concerns topics such as hiss, move about quickly.

Nearby Words: zipped, zipper, zipping

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thanks	fly thanks	zip thanks
time	fly time	zip time
suit	fly suit	zip suit
ship	fly ship	zip ship

Both words in one sentence

It says that his "fondness" for her was apparent because his fly was open and asks him to zip it up.

Source: Comic Book / Red Ears
Zip Mode: Waystations could be found throughout the countryside that would fly the main character via dragon to another location.

Source: Video Game / Wrath of the Gods
It can't use them to fly, but it can zip across the ground at a much higher speed than simply running.

Source: Anime / Mobile Suit Gundam

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