1
as in calls
a communication by telephone
give me a buzz when you decide
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2
as in hums
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the motor made a soft buzz
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3
as in rages
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
longer hairstyles are the buzz this season
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1
as in bursts
to be copiously supplied
for months the area has been buzzing with rumors that a megacorporation plans to locate its headquarters here
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2
as in scurries
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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3
as in zips
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 buzzes
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
About halfway through our interview, Uchis’ phone buzzes.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
As the pensive Moon wanders into your vocal 3rd house, your mind buzzes with activity.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The space buzzes with the energy of collective creativity and collaboration.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
The air buzzes with light music and the sound of the espresso machine as Victoria Semerei, absorbed in a book, lounges in a chair.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
At night, Mandarin Plaza buzzes with conversation from the tea shop in the center.
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
From early morning until sunset, the property buzzes with energy.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
On the ground level, Gaia Bar, situated in a quiet courtyard, is the place to enjoy a signature craft cocktail, while just outside, Athens buzzes with activity.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
For better and worse, the energy that once belonged to the cineplex now buzzes on our small screens, with all of the industry consequences that that entails.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Go to Settings > Apps > Phone and toggle Haptics off to stop those subtle buzzes that can feel like extra notifications.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
About halfway through our interview, Uchis’ phone buzzes.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Amid the population boom, Folsom buzzes with a new vibrancy, as its historic Gold Rush-era downtown is thriving and its surrounding lakes and trails offer plenty of outdoor recreation — and the secret’s getting out.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
As the pensive Moon wanders into your vocal 3rd house, your mind buzzes with activity.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The space buzzes with the energy of collective creativity and collaboration.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
The air buzzes with light music and the sound of the espresso machine as Victoria Semerei, absorbed in a book, lounges in a chair.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
At night, Mandarin Plaza buzzes with conversation from the tea shop in the center.
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
From early morning until sunset, the property buzzes with energy.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
On the ground level, Gaia Bar, situated in a quiet courtyard, is the place to enjoy a signature craft cocktail, while just outside, Athens buzzes with activity.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
For better and worse, the energy that once belonged to the cineplex now buzzes on our small screens, with all of the industry consequences that that entails.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzes
Noun
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Happney, while speaking about more than 16,000 reports of potential child abuse the Youth and Family Services department received in 2025, said those calls only happened because people watched closely.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hours were spent on Zoom calls with Garden (based in England) poring over match film on Wyscout, Olsson quick to point out the flaws and areas of improvement and Garden quicker to point out the strengths.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your 12th House of Inner Worlds hums as the Moon grumbles at combative Mars in your philosophical 9th house, making private worries flare when big debates start circling.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Music hums from cars, people linger in clusters, and no one seems to be getting gas.—
Ryan Nickerson,
Houston Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If the debate over City Hall’s future rages into the summer, the Mavericks can pivot to the 110-acre former home of Valley View, which was demolished in 2021.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Though supportive, Rudy could fly into rages.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 60-year immigration bubble finally bursts.—
,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Once a cushioned conduit to the other side, the casket now bursts with the wisdom of a life lived outside the box.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The way Radcliffe scurries out of his chair and into the green room to meet Liu illustrates her visceral impact.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bridgerton fans can spot the Old Royal Naval College mostly throughout season 2, like when a paperboy scurries across the grounds to deliver the latest gossip from Lady Whistledown in the first episode.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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As of now, the areas with the greatest threat to see any significant accumulation would be the farthest southeastern parts of our region before the storm zips off to the east.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ultra did not respond to messages from CBS News Miami seeking comment on the complaints.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The hackers did not immediately respond to messages.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Honey is ready to bring love, purrs and playful cuddles to her forever home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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