Scurry and Zip

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Scurry verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: everyone scurried back to work as soon as they saw the boss's car pull into the parking lot

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Zip is a synonym for scurry in move along swiftly topic. In some cases you can use "Zip" instead a verb "Scurry".

Nearby Words: scurried, scurrying

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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Scurry is a synonym for zip. Sometimes you can use "Scurry" instead a verb "Zip".

Nearby Words: zipped, zipper, zipping

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