as in busy
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the arena is really buzzing tonight
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as in bursting
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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as in scurrying
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 humming
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 buzzing
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Andrews’ three-pointer banked into the basket with four-tenths of a second left, leaving a crowd that had been buzzing moments earlier in stunned disbelief.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The room—well, mega-tent—was buzzing over that sentiment.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Uncle Sam is buzzing with deficit spending to keep the party going.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
However, in the warmer months, Elvis will open an outdoor area inspired by traditional European sidewalk cafés that is sure to be buzzing.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
As countries improve tax incentives and develop larger numbers of qualified crews and state-of-the-art facilities, Europe has become a buzzing international production hub for film and TV.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 30 Nov. 2024
By Saturday evening, Syrian accounts on social media were buzzing about government forces collapsing across the northern part of the country, with rebels advancing on the central city of Hama.
—Ben Wedeman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Sophisticated algorithms weed out buzzing insects but alert the driver to dogs or children left behind.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
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Compiled annually by a group led by Franklin Leonard, a recipient of a Gotham tribute award this year, Variety waits with childlike anticipation each year to see which scripts film executives have really been buzzing over — but haven’t had the budget or the chutzpah to put into production just yet.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Andrews’ three-pointer banked into the basket with four-tenths of a second left, leaving a crowd that had been buzzing moments earlier in stunned disbelief.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The room—well, mega-tent—was buzzing over that sentiment.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Uncle Sam is buzzing with deficit spending to keep the party going.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
However, in the warmer months, Elvis will open an outdoor area inspired by traditional European sidewalk cafés that is sure to be buzzing.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
As countries improve tax incentives and develop larger numbers of qualified crews and state-of-the-art facilities, Europe has become a buzzing international production hub for film and TV.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 30 Nov. 2024
By Saturday evening, Syrian accounts on social media were buzzing about government forces collapsing across the northern part of the country, with rebels advancing on the central city of Hama.
—Ben Wedeman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Sophisticated algorithms weed out buzzing insects but alert the driver to dogs or children left behind.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
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After a slow and frustrating start to the week missing out on Juan Soto and Fried, the Red Sox were busy on Wednesday.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The park has been gradually reopening since July 2022, and weekends are busy enough that rangers urge visitors to make parking reservations at least a day ahead (details below).Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Pipes are prone to bursting during cold spells.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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How to keep pipes from bursting When temperatures drop to freezing conditions, pipes have the potential to burst due to the expansion of water.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Heading into the summer, though, the Trojans’ out-of-state pursuits appeared to be humming along.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Health, family, this humming season of life.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Whiskey finished in Naranja casks features vibrant orange and grapefruit notes and herbal notes of black tea; there are additional notes of sweet honey, caramel, wood spice, and vanilla hints.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The formula is long-lasting and vibrant, which promises all-day wear, while the precision tip makes application so much easier.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Uber driver Derek Gooderham was zipping along on Interstate 83 when a wave of wood planks tumbled from the lumber truck, sliding down a hill and sweeping his car off the road.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Get a preview in the video below, starring Tony Hawk and other skateboarders zipping around a half-pipe soundtracked by Kraftwerk music.Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
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Lee has encounters with plenty of other men — there is a fairly thriving gay community in town — but he’s taken with Allerton.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Residents are more inclined to vote, volunteer and seek higher education, demonstrating how a thriving arts scene can promote a connected and involved community.Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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With a friendly and gentle temperament, the vizsla is well suited to lively households and enjoys participating in various dog sports and outdoor activities.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Louis Vuitton set up a lively 11-minute conversation between its fashion director and actress Emma Stone — nabbing a 20% higher watch time than the industry average.Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Wearing a mask, especially in crowded indoor areas, can help minimize transmission of not just SARS-CoV-2, but all respiratory viruses.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Founded by coffee enthusiast and marketing expert David Boucher, Escape Cafe stands out in the crowded specialty coffee niche, offering customers the highest quality beans and blends roasted just right every time.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Buzzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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