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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
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
It could be pinned on the success of Wednesday, or the recent buzz around the Beetlejuice reboot.
—Tacita Quinn, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
His handheld radio constantly buzzed with new calls.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Meanwhile, Italian casual contemporary apparel and streetwear brand Stone Island saw a 28-percent surge in interest in Q3 thanks to a fall-winter ad campaign featuring Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, timed to capitalize on buzz surrounding the band’s reunion tour.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
It could be pinned on the success of Wednesday, or the recent buzz around the Beetlejuice reboot.
—Tacita Quinn, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
With crowded rooms buzzing with small talk and music, bright lights, and endless handshakes, traditional networking can be a sensory nightmare.
—Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
His handheld radio constantly buzzed with new calls.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
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The results suggest that Vega and Iwanaga’s messages of preserving the character of Morgan Hill resonated with voters.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In Chinese state media, the message Thursday was one of cautious optimism.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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While rumors continue to circulate that Microsoft will finally dip its tech toes into handheld gaming next year, 2024 is still filled with enough Xbox sales on gaming peripherals to get any gamer going to the checkout.Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Pardi also sparked pregnancy rumors back in February, when he was seen rubbing his beau’s belly during a photo-op.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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By 1962, the monster craze of the '50s had blossomed.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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And that's not incorrect — the J-horror craze of the late-'90s and early-2000s, spearheaded by Hideo Nakata's instant classic Ringu (1998), did produce some of the most memorable horror films in Japanese movie history.Katie Rife, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Ever since Greta Thunberg burst onto the scene in 2018, climate protest has been seen as a primarily youthful pursuit.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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At least eight wells have leaked or burst since last October.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Among the victims rushed to hospital, many had eye injuries, missing fingers or gaping holes in their abdomens, Reuters witnesses saw, indicating their proximity to the devices at the time of detonation.Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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As anticipated, some waits appeared throughout the day, particularly as voters rushed to cast ballots in the hours before polls closed.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Others volunteer to water plants, write a weekly newsletter, launder aprons, check on members who haven’t shown up in a while, and shoulder other tasks needed to keep the clubhouse humming.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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The question is whether the Fed can help keep the economy out of a recession now that it’s begun cutting interest rates to keep the job market humming.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Drought watches and warnings have been declared in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with calls to the public to voluntarily reduce water use.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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But hey, both Jack and Miles are safe, and what’s really important is what this particular call does on a plot level.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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This little kitty purrs, walks, and even tumbles, giving my daughter all the fun of having another cat without the extra fur or midnight meows.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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Not all cats purr – some are physically unable to produce the vibrations.Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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