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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
Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen will face off against one another on Saturday for the 125th rendition of the Army-Navy game, but this year’s matchup is surrounded by a lot of buzz – both because of its attendees and because of what’s at stake.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
Staff Author, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties, A Complete Unknown is already receiving awards buzz.
—Mariel Turner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Having a quarterback with no game experience serving as the backup is certainly a risk, but there has been a lot of buzz surrounding Grunkemeyer.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen will face off against one another on Saturday for the 125th rendition of the Army-Navy game, but this year’s matchup is surrounded by a lot of buzz – both because of its attendees and because of what’s at stake.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But one soup in particular got the Southern Living staff and our Test Kitchen absolutely buzzing.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties, A Complete Unknown is already receiving awards buzz.
—Mariel Turner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
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In one series of messages provided by the Shin Bet, the target was tasked with buying gasoline to set off forest fires.Zeena Saifi, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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A lot of messages are being sent that are off text.Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Harry appeared at the New York Times' DealBook summit Wednesday and addressed rumors of a split with Meghan.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite the possibility that he or one of his beloved teammates may get moved before the deadline, trade rumors aren’t really a topic of discussion among Terry and his teammates.Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Want to get the whole family into the pickleball craze?Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Long before the resale craze, Ludot started selling secondhand clothes in the wake of Saint Laurent’s controversial 1971 Libération collection, inspired by ’40s wartime fashion in France.Samantha Conti, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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Also overnight Tuesday, Ukrainian forces struck an oil-loading pipeline which burst alight near the city of Bryansk, 60 miles north of the Ukrainian border, according to Ukraine's General Staff.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Or Shamar Joseph bursting through Australia in Brisbane.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Seattle scored over 20 points for the first time since Week 7 and rushed for a season-high 176 yards, led by Charbonnet, who had a career-high 134 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns starting in place of Kenneth Walker III (calf).Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The sophomore quarterback rushed for 97 yards in win over Bakersfield Christian.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Or will Allen and Co. keep humming along and win their 10th game of the season?Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Once those two return, Lillard’s gravity will make life exponentially easier for them, opening up even more opportunities for Milwaukee’s offense to hum.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Musk said more or less the same thing in the Q2 call.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The owner took heart from a commentator, writing for The Times of India, who said the non-endorsement had been the right call.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 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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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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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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