dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/zin_MW.json
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"Zinovyev":{
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"Grigory Yevseyevich 1883\u20131936 originally Ovsel Gershon Aronov Radomyslsky Soviet revolutionary":[]
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],
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"definitions":{
"Hans 1878\u20131940 American bacteriologist":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
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"\u02c8zin(t)-s\u0259r"
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"Nikolaus Ludwig 1700\u20131760 Graf von Zinzendorf German religious reformer":[]
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"\u02c8tsin-s\u0259n-",
"\u02c8zin-z\u0259n-\u02ccd\u022frf"
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"Definition of Zinziber taxonomic synonym of zingiber"
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"New Latin, alteration of Latin zingiber ginger"
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"\u02c8zinz\u0259b\u0259(r)"
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"Definition of Zinziberaceae taxonomic synonym of zingiberaceae"
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"New Latin, from Zinziber + -aceae"
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"\u02cczinz\u0259b\u0259\u02c8r\u0101s\u0113\u02cc\u0113"
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"a small cadre of students have taken to producing their own underground zine in order to satirize many of the university's most sacred cows",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"When the novel appeared, she was mainly known as a columnist for the punk zine Maximumrocknroll. \u2014 Stephanie Burt, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022",
"Using a cut-and-paste method to assemble each zine , Simpson created a whimsical, quirky record of gay life in New York City. \u2014 Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine , 8 June 2022",
"These stories are bound together in a dark, moody and noticeably solid zine . \u2014 Vogue , 23 May 2022",
"Her latest project is Beauty & Immigration, a photo zine that explores the relationship between beauty and identity for Brazilian immigrants. \u2014 Dianna Mazzone, Allure , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Metal Massacre originally came out June 14, 1982 as a showcase for unsigned Los Angeles metal bands tied to label founder Brian Slagel\u2019s zine , The New Heavy Metal Revue. \u2014 Kory Grow, Rolling Stone , 23 Feb. 2022",
"There\u2019s also a ' zine , in the manner of punk and riot-grrrl ones, but packed with information on watering and feeding flora. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Club members have learned how to decorate pastries, sew, crotchet and start a zine . \u2014 Arit John, Los Angeles Times , 29 Apr. 2021",
"The question now becomes why the same qualities that seemed romantic and liberatory in an underground zine or a small newspaper might strike us as frivolous, or even sinister, when applied to a WhatsApp thread or a Discord server. \u2014 Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker , 16 Feb. 2022"
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"first_known_use":{
"1946, in the meaning defined above":""
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"- zine (as in fanzine )":""
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"\u02c8z\u0113n"
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"gazette",
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"type":[
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"torpidity"
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": a sharply piquant flavor":[
"barbecue sauce with zing"
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": a shrill humming noise":[],
": an enjoyably exciting or stimulating quality : zest":[
"really put some zing into this industry",
"\u2014 Erwin Fine"
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": to criticize in a pointed or witty manner":[],
": to hit suddenly : zap":[],
": to make or move with a humming sound":[],
": zip , speed":[]
},
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"Noun",
"They needed to put some zing back into their relationship.",
"The chili peppers give the sauce a little extra zing .",
"Verb",
"The comics spent the evening cracking jokes and zinging each other.",
"His opponent has run television ads zinging him.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The result will warm the soul, with just a touch of zip and zing from a generous helping of lemon juice. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022",
"Men love this body wash for its revitalizing formula and the fresh scent\u2019s zing . \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 May 2022",
"Stack some spicy pickled peppers into the sandwich for extra zing . \u2014 Becky Krystal, Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
"Myron Nightingale's Old Solera Sherry, St. Helena, Napa Valley: Golden apples and walnuts with touches of butterscotch and zing of ginger. \u2014 Cathrine Todd, Forbes , 14 May 2022",
"Atwal comes closest in a final exchange that, against the odds in a movie that can feel propelled by an algorithm, produces a satisfying emotional zing . \u2014 Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The lightest\u2014and most traditionally spring\u2014of the bunch, Rose d\u2019Amalfi, contrasts the florals with the brightness of bergamot to create a coastal cocktail with zing . \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Along with the onions, try the pineapple and sour orange pork belly starter for a citrusy zing to a traditionally prepared meat dish, or the cauliflower steak accompanied by a bola cheese puree. \u2014 Shelby Knick, Forbes , 6 Oct. 2021",
"The first taste was sweet and refreshingly frosty, followed by the warmth of the spices, a zing of lime, and the final smack of chile, which would leave my lips tingling. \u2014 Bon App\u00e9tit , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"After all, more than 200 moons zing around the measly eight planets in our own Solar System. \u2014 Daniel Clery, Science | AAAS , 22 July 2021",
"Standing still out of fear while others zing past on the highway is like asking your GPS navigation system to route you directly to Regretville. \u2014 Josh Linkner, Detroit Free Press , 1 Aug. 2020",
"Appearing with Anderson Cooper on CNN Monday night, Nancy Pelosi zinged Trump for taking the drug. \u2014 Oliver Darcy, CNN , 19 May 2020",
"Earthy beets get a hit of smoke from the grill, zinged up with charred orange and lemon. \u2014 Caesarstone, Bon App\u00e9tit , 2 Apr. 2020",
"Sense and Sensibility' (1995) Ang Lee directs a script by Emma Thompson that zings energy into the story of the Dashwood sisters (played by Thompson and Kate Winslet), who grow up in wealth but lose everything after their father's death. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 12 Jan. 2020",
"The Canadian-American humorist died in 2012 at the age of 47 and his essays always crackled with zinging observations about other people\u2019s foibles, but most often his own. \u2014 Maris Kreizman, WSJ , 16 Apr. 2020",
"The zinging banter between the two characters is really a battle of philosophies. \u2014 Jeet Heer, The New Republic , 9 Mar. 2018"
],
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"1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1911, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb"
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"imitative":"Noun"
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"\u02c8zi\u014b"
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"brio",
"dash",
"drive",
"dynamism",
"energy",
"esprit",
"gas",
"get-up-and-go",
"ginger",
"go",
"gusto",
"hardihood",
"juice",
"life",
"moxie",
"oomph",
"pep",
"punch",
"sap",
"snap",
"starch",
"verve",
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"vim",
"vinegar",
"vitality",
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"type":[
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"verb"
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"zinc blende":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"1830, in the meaning defined above":""
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"zincate":{
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"noun"
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": any of various compounds (as the sodium hydroxo-zincates Na[ZN(OH) 3 ].3H 2 O and Na 2 [Zn(OH) 4 ].2H 2 O) formed by reaction of zinc oxide or zinc with solutions of alkalies":[]
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"\u02c8zi\u014b\u02cck\u0101t"
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"noun"
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": a crystalline salt ZnCl 2 .2NH 4 Cl or (NH 4 ) 2 ZnCl 4 used as a welding, soldering, and galvanizing flux : ammonium tetrachloro-zincate":[]
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"zinc":{
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"noun",
"verb"
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": a bluish-white metallic element that is ductile when pure but in the commercial form is brittle at ordinary temperatures and becomes ductile on slight heating, occurs abundantly in minerals, is an essential micronutrient for both plants and animals, and is used especially in alloys and as a protective coating in galvanizing iron and steel \u2014 see Chemical Elements Table":[],
": to treat or coat with zinc : galvanize":[]
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"\u02c8zi\u014bk"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Additional ingredients include Chinese ku gua, an herb renowned for raising the firmness of erections, and zinc gluconate, which could increase testosterone and prolactin levels. \u2014 Sophie Saint Thomas, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"The cable manufacturing process produces industrial wastewater containing heavy metals such as lead, zinc and copper. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Patients received either 10 days of zinc gluconate (50 mg), ascorbic acid (8000 mg), both or neither. \u2014 USA Today , 14 Mar. 2021",
"Spano recommends sucking on zinc gluconate lozenges to help decrease the duration and intensity of symptoms. \u2014 Pamela Nisevich Bede, Outside Online , 26 Mar. 2020",
"Hand sanitizer, mini green and red Tabasco, my SPF 50 Dusting Powder (which contains zinc and titanium), an extra face mask, and some Platinum Lip Plump, Platinum Long Lash, and Extreme Lengthening Mascara to freshen up on the go. \u2014 C\u00e9cilia Pelloux, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"Magnesium, zinc and calcium derived from dragon fruit support the skin\u2019s moisture barrier, leaving it radiant, while pomegranate extract rich in puncici acid soothes the skin for an unmistakable fresh feeling. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"Pumpkin seeds, which are rich in zinc and vitamin E, says Brighten, have also been shown to boost reproductive health. \u2014 Ali Francis, Bon App\u00e9tit , 27 May 2022",
"In the video, Turegano says bananas also contain other properties that are popular in at-home facial masks such as potassium, vitamins, zinc and amino acids. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 25 Feb. 2022"
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"German Zink":"Noun"
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"1651, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
"1841, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
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"noun"
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"definitions":{
": an amorphous compound Zn(NH 2 ) 2 obtained by action of ammonia on diethyl-zinc \u2014 compare sodium amide":[]
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"noun"
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": a white pigment that consists of zinc oxide":[]
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"first_known_use":{
"1847, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-191031"
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"noun"
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"history_and_etymology":{
"translation of German zinkbl\u00fcte":""
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": zinc sulfate heptahydrate":[]
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"translation of New Latin vitriolum zinci":""
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": a greenish yellow pigment that is usually made by reaction of zinc oxide, potassium dichromate, and sulfuric acid and then has the approximate composition 4ZnO.K 2 O.4CrO 3 .3H 2 O of a complex salt and that is used chiefly in corrosion-inhibiting priming coats and in printing inks":[],
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": a crystalline salt ZnSO 4 used especially in making a white paint pigment, in printing and dyeing, in sprays and fertilizers, and in medicine as an astringent, emetic, and weak antiseptic":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For example, 110 milligrams of zinc sulfate contains around 25 milligrams of elemental zinc. \u2014 Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com , 23 Feb. 2021",
"High-dose calcium supplements may decrease zinc absorption, and taking zinc sulfate with black coffee has been shown to reduce the mineral\u2019s absorption by half. \u2014 Cynthia Sass, Rd, Health.com , 24 June 2020",
"The doctor claimed to have treated patients with a mix of hydroxychloroquine, zinc sulfate , and the antibiotic azithromycin. \u2014 Anthony Leonardi, Washington Examiner , 1 May 2020",
"Control efforts include spraying with zinc sulfate in October to cause early leaf fall, and prevent the disease from increasing and then emerging more widespread than ever in spring. \u2014 Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman , 26 Apr. 2018"
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1851, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-012703"
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"Zinder":{
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"geographical name"
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"definitions":{
"city in southern Niger population 279,500":[]
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"noun"
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": a mineral Zn 6 Al 6 (SO 4 ) 2 (OH) 26 .5H 2 O consisting of a hydrous basic sulfate of aluminum and zinc":[]
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"zinc + aluminite":""
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"noun"
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": an infusible white solid ZnO used especially as a pigment, in compounding rubber, and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations (such as ointments and sunblocks)":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Chemical sunscreens take in the UVA and UVB lights compared to mineral sunscreens, which deflect and block the rays, most commonly using zinc oxide (and sometimes titanium dioxide). \u2014 ELLE , 24 June 2022",
"With natural zinc oxide and pure oat essence, Aveeno's sunscreen stick soothes and protects at the same time. \u2014 Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping , 24 June 2022",
"Mineral sunscreens, on the other hand, block UV rays with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide , which can pose inhalation concerns in spray form, but otherwise do not penetrate the skin or disrupt hormones like their chemical counterparts. \u2014 Olivia O'bryon, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"The ingredients to look for to find those products are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, Burns said. \u2014 Madeline Holcombe, CNN , 5 May 2022",
"The sunscreen is mineral ( zinc oxide ) and skips unnecessary, not-good-for-you ingredients. \u2014 Jakob Schiller, Outside Online , 25 Mar. 2020",
"Sans Unscented Solid deodorant is packed with the nontoxic, antibacterial agents zinc oxide and magnesium hydroxide. \u2014 Corey Buhay, Outside Online , 23 Jan. 2020",
"These products utilize mineral filters like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which are usually gentler than chemical options. \u2014 Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure , 25 Mar. 2022",
"The formulas feature potent botanical ingredients, such as sun-blocking zinc oxide and healing jojoba oil. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 Apr. 2022"
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"first_known_use":{
"1849, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-020618"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":{
": a brittle deep-red to orange-yellow hexagonal mineral ZnO consisting of zinc oxide that occurs in massive or granular form (hardness 4\u20134.5, specific gravity 5.43\u20135.7)":[],
": an ore of zinc that occurs in New Jersey":[]
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"by alteration":""
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": relating to, containing, or resembling zinc":[]
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"history_and_etymology":{
"International Scientific Vocabulary zinc + -ic":""
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": to coat or impregnate with zinc : zinc , galvanize":[]
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"definitions":{
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"approximate translation of French spinelle zincif\u00e8re , literally, zinciferous spinel":""
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": a moderate to strong orange that is yellower and lighter than carrot red, lighter than Mars yellow, and slightly redder and less strong than sunburst":[]
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"definitions":{
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"definitions":{
": any of a class of organic zinc compounds of the general formula ZnR 2 that are typically colorless mobile liquids giving off poisonous vapors with disagreeable odors that ignite readily in air, that are made usually by the action of an alkyl iodide (as ethyl iodide) on a zinc-sodium or zinc-copper alloy, and that are very reactive and hence much used in the synthesis of organic compounds":[
"dimethyl-zinc and diethyl-zinc are important zinc alkyls"
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"It's fairly delicate in mouthfeel for a Zin , with a light silkiness \u2026",
"\u2014 Wine Enthusiast Magazine",
"Americans are hooked on varietal names. So much so that we make cute diminutives out of them, like chard and cab and zin and pinot. For those of you indifferent to the grape, they stand for chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel and pinot noir.",
"\u2014 Frank J. Prial"
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"Tastes more like a zin with barely noticeable tannins on the finish. \u2014 cleveland , 15 May 2022",
"As one\u2019s relationship with wine can evolve from something like childhood romance (in my case, white zin ) into something nuanced, special and sophisticated (dry, tannin-rich cabernet), coffee, too, says Moore, has its own gateway. \u2014 Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com , 16 Aug. 2019",
"The biggest draw of the region is old vine zin , but the 550,000-acre American Viticultural Area or AVA is also awash in chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc. \u2014 Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News , 6 June 2019",
"Nearly 140 years since bearing their first grapes, these vines continue to produce, starring in the winery\u2019s estate zins . \u2014 Matt Jaffe, Los Angeles Magazine , 27 Apr. 2018",
"Koenig Vineyards 2014 The Devil\u2019s Bedstead zinfandel, Snake River Valley, $25: This profound wine might be the top zin in the Northwest. \u2014 Andy Perdue, The Seattle Times , 23 Aug. 2017",
"Friday, Sept. 15: Heinen's will hold Zinful Friday 6-8 p.m. Six Zins will be poured. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland.com , 29 Aug. 2017",
"Vietri considered that West Coast path, too, staying out on there to make zin . \u2014 Craig Laban, Philly.com , 21 July 2017",
"Many of the zins from California's heritage vineyards are in fact zin-heavy blends, as most of these vineyards, including Bedrock, had multiple varieties planted over the years, perhaps as a hedge against any one kind failing. \u2014 Jay Mcinerney, Town & Country , 6 Nov. 2015"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Now that the ship is out of water, those nanoparticles\u2014namely zinc sulfide \u2014are oxidizing and becoming acidic, reports Ars Technica. \u2014 Rasha Aridi, Smithsonian Magazine , 2 Nov. 2021",
"Surrounding this core is an intermediate unreactive layer, for example a zinc sulfide shell. \u2014 Gabriel A. Silva, Forbes , 23 Sep. 2021"
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"Brown Estate in Napa Valley makes an excellent zinfandel , and Andr\u00e9 Hueston Mack offers a selection of delicious wines from Oregon under the Maison Noir label. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022",
"Visiting a handful of the wineries on the Zinfandel Trail, Fiorentini hopes, will help change whatever presumptions people have about what makes a zinfandel . \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Feb. 2022",
"The winery supplies a house zinfandel for Chez Panisse. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Jan. 2022",
"Made from organic grapes (79% zinfandel ) by Las Jaras Wines, this dry red wine has a lively, effervescent quality, and notes of black plum and cherry. \u2014 Tina Danze, Dallas News , 12 July 2021",
"Several of the Laithwaites Direct Wines clubs, for example, offer a California zinfandel labeled Book of Shadows. \u2014 Eric Asimov, New York Times , 10 May 2021",
"Primitivo is Italy\u2019s zinfandel , and this rendition is lush and ripe, with a velvety texture. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Apr. 2021",
"Primitivo is the same grape as California\u2019s zinfandel but hailing from Italy. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Sep. 2020",
"My favorites include her Post Flirtation, a lively blend of zinfandel and carignan; a bright, floral and deep nero d\u2019Avola; and a savory, crunchy carignan from the Ricetti Vineyard in Mendocino. \u2014 Eric Asimov, New York Times , 30 Apr. 2020"
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"-r\u0227f"
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"noun"
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"\u2014 not used systematically"
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"noun"
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],
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"piquant",
"poignant",
"pungent",
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"savory",
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"recipes for a zingy meal that is sure to wow your guests",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The d\u00e9cor is bold, the service is excellent and the food packs a punch with zingy flavors and plenty of spice. \u2014 Isabelle Kliger, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"EmRata wore her chunky Vagabond sandals with a zingy orange skirt and a crop top. \u2014 Vogue , 19 May 2022",
"That to me is like that really kind of big zingy pop thing. \u2014 Gina Loveless, Men's Health , 3 May 2022",
"Fashion wise, Etro leaned into \u2018realistic\u2019 pieces\u2014paisley printed separates in zingy tones\u2014while Dolce was more otherworldly, with plenty of leopard print. \u2014 Luke Leitch, Vogue , 29 Mar. 2022",
"The pairing of zingy oranges and sweet carrots gives the classic carrot cake a refreshing makeover. \u2014 Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic , 16 Apr. 2022",
"The zingy , tomatillo-forward salsa-verde served on the side also played well with the chicken. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Though the fillets are separated by a neat line of ajillo, a zingy condiment of parsley and garlic, each bite brings them together in perfect harmony. \u2014 Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Free of parabens, aluminum, and even baking powder, this zingy formula was surprisingly suitable for even more sensitive skins. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 30 Mar. 2022"
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"zing entry 1":""
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": a fragrant liquid sesquiterpenoid alcohol C 15 H 25 OH obtained from ginger oil":[]
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"-\u02ccr\u022fl"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-211612"
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"noun"
],
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"noun"
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],
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],
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Surgeons, undertakers and others began performing rudimentary embalming of soldiers using arsenic, zinc chloride or other ingredients. \u2014 Maggie Jones, New York Times , 19 Dec. 2019"
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],
"definitions":{
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"\u02c8zinj\u0259\u02ccr\u014dn"
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"International Scientific Vocabulary zinger- (irregular from New Latin Zingiber ) + -one":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-103226"
},
"zinger":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": something causing or meant to cause interest, surprise, or shock":[],
": a pointed witty remark or retort":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8zi\u014b-\u0259r"
],
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"examples":[
"The candidate couldn't help getting off a zinger or two about his opponent.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In light of the recent Season 12 premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kelly breaks down the Zodiac chart, illustrating it with the wine- and zinger -slinging Bravo stars. \u2014 Topher Gauk-roger, PEOPLE.com , 17 May 2022",
"Written by its performers, and directed by Francesca Chilcote, the family-friendly romp boasts dialogue that\u2019s peppered with puns, local in-jokes, Shakespeare allusions and at least one Bogart-Bacall zinger . \u2014 Washington Post , 2 May 2022",
"Situated at the base of Barron Mountain, Alpine Adventure\u2019s winter zipline tour is a real vertigo-inducing zinger . \u2014 Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Few people can deliver an icy zinger quite like Christine Baranski. \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 21 Jan. 2022",
"The Doll comes in handy for scenes where Nadja is out of the house in some other plotline, but a Demetriou zinger is needed to punctuate a scene. \u2014 Rebecca Alter, Vulture , 30 Dec. 2021",
"In the characters\u2019 first encounter since breaking up, also the opening scene of the novel, Sabrine doesn\u2019t have a snappy zinger or retort when speaking to Lora, the vampire who broke her heart. \u2014 Alexa Philippou, courant.com , 26 Dec. 2021",
"And then comes a zinger that proves the author\u2019s point. \u2014 New York Times , 15 Nov. 2021",
"Over the course of an unparalleled 50-year career as a dominant figure in this community, Nelson Wolff has always been able to appreciate a good political zinger , even one that\u2019s directed at him. \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, San Antonio Express-News , 7 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-113016"
},
"zinnia":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": any of a genus ( Zinnia ) of tropical American composite herbs and low shrubs that have showy flower heads with long-lasting ray flowers":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8z\u0113-",
"\u02c8zi-n\u0113-\u0259",
"\u02c8zi-ny\u0259",
"\u02c8zin-y\u0259"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Cameron Fields reports that now that the ground is finally warm enough to plant flower and vegetable gardens, Clevelanders need to get out the hose to water their tiny tomato seedlings and big zinnia blooms. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 24 May 2021",
"So now that the ground is finally warm enough to plant flower and vegetable gardens, and the fear of frost has disappeared, Clevelanders need to get out the hose to water their tiny tomato seedlings and big zinnia blooms. \u2014 Cameron Fields, cleveland , 21 May 2021",
"The peony even became the state flower of Indiana in 1957, replacing the zinnia for the honor. \u2014 Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens , 7 May 2021",
"This zinnia , also an All-America Selections Winner, has fiery scarlet and yellow blooms. \u2014 Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens , 26 Apr. 2021",
"Get some homegrown color with zinnias , marigolds and sunflowers. \u2014 Isabella Kwai, New York Times , 4 May 2020",
"There are several zinnias varieties from which to choose. \u2014 Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com , 16 Apr. 2020",
"Shannon was tanning on the roof-deck, while McSherry, who had been planting zinnias and basil earlier, stayed in his room, avoiding her. \u2014 Michael Schulman, The New Yorker , 25 May 2020",
"Starting in the summer and continuing into autumn, about 3,400 roses bloom in the park too, along with over 2 million cosmos, 350,000 zinnias , and 30,000 sunflowers. \u2014 Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens , 30 Apr. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from Johann G. Zinn \u20201759 German botanist":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1761, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-175815"
},
"zinnwaldite":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a pale violet, yellow, brown, or dark gray mineral K 2 (Li,Fe,Al) 6 (Si,Al) 8 O 20 (OH,F) 4 that consists of mica containing iron and lithium":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8tsin\u02ccv\u00e4l\u02cct\u012bt"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"German zinnwaldit , from Zinnwald , Bohemia, its locality + German -it -ite":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-202004"
},
"zingel":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a small brownish green edible freshwater European perch ( Zingel zingel ) having a round elongated body and a prominent snout":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8tsi\u014b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"German, from Middle High German, girth, from Latin cingulum, cingula girdle":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-203043"
},
"zingana":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": zebrawood sense 1f":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8zi\u014bg\u0259n\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Italian, feminine of zingano, zingaro gypsy; from its brown color":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-204429"
}
}