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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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Recent Examples of buzz
Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 1 May 2026
While fellow first-round pick Malachi Lawrence may not have as much buzz around him as Downs has had over the last week, his physical presence demanded the attention of everyone on the field on Friday.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Three hours before Game 3, the Fan Fest in the Bell Centre plaza was buzzing with people.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
As production for the film took over New York City last year, sightings of surprise cameos sparked buzz and speculation about who might pop up alongside the film's core cast.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 1 May 2026
While fellow first-round pick Malachi Lawrence may not have as much buzz around him as Downs has had over the last week, his physical presence demanded the attention of everyone on the field on Friday.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Verb
Paton fielded the first question and his phone immediately started buzzing.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Three hours before Game 3, the Fan Fest in the Bell Centre plaza was buzzing with people.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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The performer delivered a message with her sculptural art piece that featured cords overtaken by moss wrapped around her form.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Keep it simple and grounded so your message lands clearly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
Noun
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The series, which stars Hall (Resurrection, Christine) as a popular English teacher who suddenly begins to hear a persistent low hum that no-one else can hear, runs to five parts.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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But the city's kitchens today hum with something new, thanks to a wave of creative energy that has reshaped the Colombian city over the past decade.—
Allie Lazar,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Noun
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And now there have been rumors that Harry could be headed to Sandringham with his kids, whom the king hasn’t seen in years.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
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Over the years, Beverley has claimed that Vicious and Spungen had a suicide pact, fueling rumors that the bass player had intended to kill himself.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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In early April, Ulta CEO Kecia Steelman told Yahoo Finance that the company is seeing more consumers buying hair treatment products as part of the GLP-1 craze.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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This month’s new releases include a body horror film that takes aim at the GLP-1 dieting craze, a communist multiverse adventure and a character study about high-level art forgery.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The site’s sale section is always bursting with steep markdowns, but this month’s assortment is beyond impressive.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Many people are hoping—nay, praying—that the potential AI bubble will burst soon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As Mars challenges Jupiter, rushing ahead can create unnecessary tension.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Rather than being surrounded by six lanes of asphalt and rushing traffic, people would easy have access to rest comfortably around the monument.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Grant Taylor struck out former Sox first baseman/outfielder Gavin Sheets looking following a challenge from Quero in which the call was reversed from a ball to strike three.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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In November 2025, after receiving a new number for her corporate job, Stevens was inundated with calls and messages meant for someone else.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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In its megacities and beyond, traffic is increasingly falling silent, the dull whir of the electric motor replacing the purr of an internal combustion engine.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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In DuPont Circle near the Hilton, an otherwise quiet night was disrupted by the scream of sirens and purr of helicopters.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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