chirring

verb

Definition of chirringnext
present participle of chirr
as in whirring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chirring
  1. humming
  2. whispering
  3. buzzing
Verb
  • But innovation has been humming along and the new year is likely to bring a fresh round of drug approvals and launches that could push stocks higher, analysts say.
    Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The tight coverage, paired with a humming pass rush, bothered Love, who had entered the game on a hot streak.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of humming
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  • Instead, The Rock appeared to retcon his Final Boss character by not only knighting Roman Reigns, but also hugging his archrival Cody Rhodes and whispering sweet nothings in his ear.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Nina and Radek were whispering about something.
    Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of whispering
Verb
  • Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.
    Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of buzzing
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