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as in message
a communication by telephone
give me a buzz when you decide
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as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the motor made a soft buzz
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
the buzz is that this would-be blockbuster will be the bomb of the summer
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as in craze
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
longer hairstyles are the buzz this season
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as in to rush
to proceed or move quickly
we've been buzzing around all morning getting ready for the meeting with the VIPs from the head office
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as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
the little plane buzzed past the crowd
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Recent Examples of buzz
Ian Volner, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The timing of the news has raised eyebrows, especially with all the recent buzz around Taylor’s alleged friendship drama with longtime bestie Blake Lively.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2025
Kedean Smith, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
In what turned out to be a very brief teaser, the footage opened with scenes from a garden showing colorful flowers and buzzing bees flying to and fro.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For a brief but intense period following its creation in 2005, the English design company generated an exceptionally high volume of buzz.
—Ian Volner, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The timing of the news has raised eyebrows, especially with all the recent buzz around Taylor’s alleged friendship drama with longtime bestie Blake Lively.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
Every so often, these major fashion houses play musical chairs with their creative directors, moving white men around like interchangeable Monopoly pieces, leaving the industry buzzing.
—Kedean Smith, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
In what turned out to be a very brief teaser, the footage opened with scenes from a garden showing colorful flowers and buzzing bees flying to and fro.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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Johnson admitted to telling many lies in multiple police interviews, but said he's felt extreme guilt that led him to admit responsibility for the shooting in a March message to his girlfriend sent on a jail computer.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This expectation is exemplified by the 2023 viral subreddit post in which a man named Vance shared his message exchange with a woman who refused to go for ice cream with him on a hot day as their first date.—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Steiner's corroboration of this long-standing rumor has reignited the debate surrounding the true cause of Hogan's injury.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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There are also rumors of an upcoming GPT-4.1 model.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Connecticut bat-makers weigh in on baseball's new craze, the torpedo; UConn hockey's rise, women's March Madness timing.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, share children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, and their daughter seemingly launched a friendship bracelet craze within the family over the summer.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Coogler burst onto the scene with the indie hit Fruitvale Station before going on to direct Creed and the Black Panther franchise (the latter two both starred Jordan).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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Culture Club burst onto the UK new romantic scene in 1981 and became one of the most defining and influential bands of their generation.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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The mayhem unfolded after the teen was walking back into the lobby area when Sampson rushed over to the girl and grabbed her arm, the affidavit reads.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration's massive tariffs on China have Apple flying planes full of iPhones to the U.S. and consumers rushing to buy them before the prices potentially skyrocket.—
Angrej Singh,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Knicks settled on running more offense through Anunoby and Bridges, the pair of wings who kept the offense humming with the All-Star and captain out due to injury.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rising wages have enabled people to keep spending, which has kept the overall economy humming along.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Back in December 2024, the three Clark Police Department officers responded to a call from a Good Samaritan about puppies who had been abandoned in a five-gallon bucket, according to a news release from the Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS).—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The pope's Easter message included a call for an end to conflicts in the Middle East, Europe and Africa.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
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The frequency of a cat's purr, usually between 25 to 150 hertz, has therapeutic effects on a person's body and mind, according to an article from Inspira Health Network.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The duo quickly became inseparable, with footage capturing their adorable cuddles and Marble's soothing purrs as William clings to Marble's soft fur.—
Ronnie Li,
USA TODAY,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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