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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
Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
The buzz around Fonseca has been building all week.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
With UConn forwards buzzing all over the ice, Muldowney netted his 25th goal of the campaign to make it 3-1.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Non-drinkers can get a buzz at Highwire Coffee Roasters, and grocery shoppers can hit up Prescott Meats and Delicatessen.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
The buzz around Fonseca has been building all week.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Abraham’s film has a few days before Salman Khan’s Sikandar arrives in theatres, hoping to kill all buzz around any Hindi film except the one with Khan.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
With UConn forwards buzzing all over the ice, Muldowney netted his 25th goal of the campaign to make it 3-1.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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Surprise, Arizona In the hours, even days, after the best Royals season in a decade, an array of flattering messages flooded the phone of manager Matt Quatraro.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Stockport prevailed both times as Wrexham finished runners-up, hence those two planes flying over the Racecourse Ground in triumph with a variation of the message, ‘STFC — Champions’.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, there have not been any rumors indicating that a touch-screen Mac will launch as early as next year, so some skepticism is warranted for the time being.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Outer Banks actress, 27, politely shut down any potential rumors of a romance with the Riverdale actor.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Many will remember the sourdough bread-baking craze that emerged at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when people were stuck at home and looking for something creative to do.—
Michael Allen,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Mar. 2025
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Air fryers hit the market around 2010, but rose to fame during the home cooking craze of the pandemic lockdown.—
Meg St-Esprit,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Since bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Janiah has carried a heavy load for Seminole Ridge, showcasing not only her scoring ability but also her all-around impact on the game.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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As the festival kept growing, Park City began bursting at the seams.—
Nicole Sperling,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Let Go of the Finish Line Intensity doesn’t mean rushing to orgasm.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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But the Indiana transfer played in just two games, picking up 13 rushing yards and 3 catches for 39 yards before the injury.—
Bob Ferrante,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There’s absolutely no reason constraints ought to hum.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images For more than a century, the U.S. and Canada have sold each other electricity through power lines that criss-cross the border, an arrangement that has historically hummed along thanks to the warm relationship between the two countries.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That process was shrouded in secrecy — and the final calls were made by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and a very small circle of the organisation’s most senior executives.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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At one point during the call, Corley landed an invitation to Rodgers' New Jersey mansion during training camp.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It’s been replaced by a soothing purr where nearly every syllable is clear.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
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Her plush cat, with a pillow-like body and realistic purr, will be sold direct to consumer on her website.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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