zap

Example Sentences

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One unusual symptom is ear zaps, or the sensation of an electrical zap behind one’s ear.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are stories of teams that zapped their footballs in the microwave.

From The Wall Street Journal

Electro Optic Systems of Australia, which builds ultraprecise lasers to track satellites in space, is now rolling out high-powered units to zap drones.

From The Wall Street Journal

This isn't a supernatural being that craves blood; energy-vampires refer to friends who seem to zap your energy when you spend time with them.

From BBC

With bright, unexpected flavor, it zaps hunger and buys time to get dinner on the table.

From Salon