Turn and Zag

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Turn verb - To move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis.

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Zag and turn are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Zag" instead a verb "Turn".

Nearby Words: turned, turning

Zag verb - To depart abruptly from a straight line or course.

Usage example: the crowd roared as the clown on the bicycle zagged while the other clowns, in hot pursuit, zigged

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Turn and zag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Turn" instead a verb "Zag".

However, in a slight zig-zag, while the many flaws in their logic are pointed out by Sokka, (who gets completely ignored,) none of the predictions actually turn out to be wrong, even though they require the Gaang's direct intervention to turn out right.

Source: Belief Makes You Stupid
Shapeshifters that turn from humanoids into pets and back in order to hide go under Anthropomorphic Zig-Zag, not here.

Source: Sapient Pet
Many Spider-Man villains, like Vulture and the Ultimate Marvel version of the Shocker, zig-zag this trope: They started out wanting to be legit entrepreneurs and inventors but after being victimized by unscrupulous Corrupt Corporate Executive types they turn to crime.

Source: Cut Lex Luthor a Check

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