zapped
Example Sentences
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The prevalence of dating apps and our ability to follow someone else’s every move on social media have zapped the honeymoon period’s lifespan.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
No surprise, the panel agreed with him and concocted pretexts to kill the treatment—for instance, the staff opined that maybe biopsies had zapped the tumors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
It has zapped whatever momentum was building after the team’s two series-opening victories against the AL East-leading Blue Jays last weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2025
If you thought that meant the cast of “Veep” would do the honors for the top comedy award, Annie Murphy’s appearance alongside the Levys quickly zapped that idea.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2024
Getting zapped by a Stun Stick blast or chickening out in front of everybody?
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
