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
Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Their kettle and burr grinder are both permanent fixtures on my kitchen countertop.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The cabinet’s polished burr walnut and stained glass design are inspired by the original art-deco interiors of Gleneagles and the vintage elegance of early train carriages.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Never wash the burr of your coffee grinder in water.
—Gemma Johnstone, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
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The Barista Touch model has an internal burr grinder, drink selection via a touchscreen interface, and not to mention an automatic milk frother.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Their kettle and burr grinder are both permanent fixtures on my kitchen countertop.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The cabinet’s polished burr walnut and stained glass design are inspired by the original art-deco interiors of Gleneagles and the vintage elegance of early train carriages.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Never wash the burr of your coffee grinder in water.
—Gemma Johnstone, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
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The end-of-year flex of consumer strength marks the latest indication of resilient U.S. buying power, which has kept the economy humming despite a prolonged stretch of high interest rates.Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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The pressure and spotlight will fixate on the player most likely to succeed Gabriel, who in his one year with the program finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting and kept Oregon’s offense humming after the record-setting year by Bo Nix in 2023.Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Over a plate of fries, Alaska spoke in her signature bass purr about the meaning of family and the merits of drag.Lanna Apisukh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Stocking Stuffers Under $30 Cat lovers will purr over these adorable bowls.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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While Altadena, which has a large Latino population, was burning, social media started buzzing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was nearby conducting a raid, Salas said.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Only male cicadas sing or make that buzzing noise they’re known for.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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And nature sounds, like birdsong and wind rustle, were added.Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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The gentle rustle of pine trees swaying in the breeze, the soft curl of steam rising from hot natural springs, the golden glow of the sun slipping into Ago Bay all combine to create a meditative bliss.Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Oh yeah, and there are these cars that zip by at speeds of over 150 mph — that's important too.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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There was also an awkwardness about the ball that zipped across the turf—towards a forward now 29, with shifts at Leipzig, Real Sociedad, and Villareal since under his belt—in the dying seconds against Barcelona on December 21, 2024.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The pair spent the evening cozied up at their table, whispering and sharing several kisses throughout the night.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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That is generally French for saying that yes, a dog can whisper.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Burr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burr. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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