as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
heard the burr of a distant engine
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as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
the pitch burred past the batter's ear
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Recent Examples of burr
Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2024
Insert the portafilter underneath the conical burr grinder and the machine will dose out the perfect amount of coffee grounds.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
In the elegant study—a former home theater—a vintage burr yew wood desk holds court.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Tonal burr walnut accents enhance the interior’s warmth while providing a high-gloss touch.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Instead of violently slashing your beans into inconsistent shards, a burr grinder breaks them down into a consistent, sandy pile by methodically rotating them against an abrasive surface.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2024
Insert the portafilter underneath the conical burr grinder and the machine will dose out the perfect amount of coffee grounds.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
In the elegant study—a former home theater—a vintage burr yew wood desk holds court.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Tonal burr walnut accents enhance the interior’s warmth while providing a high-gloss touch.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burr
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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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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Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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There was a long pause before anyone answered, and a longer pause before I was buzzed in.—
Elif Batuman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Any time a leaf rustles in the outfield, the AI picks it up.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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There are footsteps and rustles — is that a door closing?—
Amelia Nierenberg,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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My 15-minute ride from the airport zipped past fields of bamboo stalks to Rosewood Miyakojima, flanked by an ocean of distinct blues.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Now zipping Zipline already has a small test presence in Arkansas, a pilot program with Walmart, but its rollout today is a big step forward.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rather than shouting ‘luxury’, The Lana whispers it.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Immigration officer engages my children in chit chat then whispers to them ‘Are these your Mum and Dad?’ .—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Burr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burr. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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