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
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Before sunrise, on a frigid, frozen lake south of Madison, Wisconsin, Zach Feiner is staring at a buzzing screen.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
The event opens with live entertainment, food and drinks and a social atmosphere that turns the room into a buzzing hub of connection.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Just off the gondola entrance sits Club Moritzino, one of the Dolomites’ most enduring mountain huts and a buzzing lunch and apres-ski destination.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Nguyen’s main renovations brought the bar from the back of the room to the front, an open window into the buzzing new restaurant.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Once a pivotal railway stop, later the site of world-stage events, like the 1996 Olympic Games, and most recently, a filming epicenter, Conyers has blossomed into a buzzing destination, drawing visitors from across the globe.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The cancellations made up nearly half of the airline’s flight schedule during the buzzing holiday season.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Longer spring days mean the city is buzzing with even more things to do.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
From big-name manufacturers like Stark to niche startups and even some Chinese brands, the electric off-road dirt bike space is buzzing with capable options.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Outside The Times’ office, with highway and airplane traffic buzzing by on a cloudless afternoon, Slayyyter walked into our interview in Moschino kitten heels and her now-signature fringe jacket.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats had been buzzing after a buzzer-beater from Otega Oweh forced overtime in a first-round victory over Santa Clara.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Amid a sunny Saturday in a bustling Millennium Park buzzing with downtown shoppers and people posing for photos near the Cloud Gate sculpture, a small handful of Chicago Quakers used the warm afternoon for a silent vigil.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Denver-area trees are budding earlier than usual, and bees are buzzing around.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Opt for the spring or fall to enjoy the best of the city's buzzing outdoor markets and piazzas.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Before sunrise, on a frigid, frozen lake south of Madison, Wisconsin, Zach Feiner is staring at a buzzing screen.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
The event opens with live entertainment, food and drinks and a social atmosphere that turns the room into a buzzing hub of connection.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Just off the gondola entrance sits Club Moritzino, one of the Dolomites’ most enduring mountain huts and a buzzing lunch and apres-ski destination.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Nguyen’s main renovations brought the bar from the back of the room to the front, an open window into the buzzing new restaurant.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Once a pivotal railway stop, later the site of world-stage events, like the 1996 Olympic Games, and most recently, a filming epicenter, Conyers has blossomed into a buzzing destination, drawing visitors from across the globe.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The cancellations made up nearly half of the airline’s flight schedule during the buzzing holiday season.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Verb
The eatery is consistently buzzing with energy, making for a fabulously fun atmosphere that bleeds into the rest of the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Longer spring days mean the city is buzzing with even more things to do.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
From big-name manufacturers like Stark to niche startups and even some Chinese brands, the electric off-road dirt bike space is buzzing with capable options.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Outside The Times’ office, with highway and airplane traffic buzzing by on a cloudless afternoon, Slayyyter walked into our interview in Moschino kitten heels and her now-signature fringe jacket.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats had been buzzing after a buzzer-beater from Otega Oweh forced overtime in a first-round victory over Santa Clara.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Amid a sunny Saturday in a bustling Millennium Park buzzing with downtown shoppers and people posing for photos near the Cloud Gate sculpture, a small handful of Chicago Quakers used the warm afternoon for a silent vigil.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Denver-area trees are budding earlier than usual, and bees are buzzing around.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
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Morales commented on the incident happening during a busy weekend in the city, which includes Ultra, a concert at the Kaseya Center, and the Marlins' opening weekend.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Let that passion carry you through the busier stretches.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the dotcom era, the economists explained, the economy reflected the latter scenario, where gains failed to show, bursting the bubble.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Lendeborg today feels like an overnight sensation, bursting on the scene in his maize-and-blue out of nowhere.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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But here from West Palm Beach’s cheap seats, people scurrying inside glass conjures up those halcyon summers of magnifying glasses, ants and mean kids.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Someone walking outside paused for a second, taking a closer look, before scurrying on their way.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Laying things out in advance improves teamwork and keeps every bond humming beautifully.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Analysts say that long-term outlook for the AI buildout looks strong and that should keep Vertiv's earnings growth humming at an impressive clip.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The mix of calm bordeaux and vibrant green makes for interesting styling indeed.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
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The streets of downtown Fort Worth will be transformed into a vibrant, open-air gallery as the 39th Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival returns with bold artwork, live entertainment and plenty of food and fun to fill the streets.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Tar Heel pipeline isn’t exactly bulging with the kind of coach the UNC job could attract.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Penn’s curdled facial expressions, sever buzzcut and bulging biceps morphed him into a cruel lethal weapon, but that performance — like Taylor’s — stayed stuck in the same groove throughout.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fort Collins now has drones flying the city nearly every day as a resource to the police, fire and utilities departments.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meteor showers such as the Lyrids can be tracked yearly, because the debris flying through the night sky in fiery streaks is coming from the same comet.—
Hali Smith
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Traffic was using downtown as a shortcut, zipping through at 45 mph.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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As spring starts to bloom and the sun stays out longer, hummingbirds begin to find their way back, zipping around our neighborhoods in search of food after their long migration.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Buzzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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