as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the mall was astir with throngs of holiday shoppers
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Recent Examples of astir
News reporters were astir and skipped this curtain scene.
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New York Times, 11 July 2022
New York Times, 11 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astir
Adjective
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The town's main thoroughfare, Anderson Avenue, is home to a buzzing variety of bars, restaurants, and shops.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Along my walkway and all over my neighborhood, nasturtium flowers are opening like bright orange suns, fragrant lavender is attracting buzzing bees, and rosemary bushes are beginning to brighten with baby blue flowers.—
Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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But he's benefited from his busy daily workload and a lifetime of abstinence from tobacco and alcohol, said his physician, Sean Barbabella.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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That could have included a certain population size within three miles, a certain demographic target nearby, a maximum of 2,500 square feet on a single floor, located on a busy intersection, with a minimum number of locations per market, etc.—
George Deeb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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For Olandria, the vibrant pink tones create the statement moment.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In Şanlıurfa, southeastern Turkey, sacred sites tied to the biblical figure of Abraham draw Jewish, Christian and Muslim pilgrims, while prehistoric ruins and vibrant food culture anchor a city where faith and history converge.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Downtown Dorado has every shop and service vital to a thriving community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Soon, a thriving gray market emerged, with BPC-157 as one of its stars.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The Colts’ offense is absolutely humming.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Food and drink The lobby lounge always seems to have a coffee and cocktail menu at hand, and that’s why the area stays lively from morning to night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Also enjoy tours of the Nectar Garden, lively puppet shows, special presentations about pollinators, family-friendly nature crafts and live music.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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“Astir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astir. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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