variants
or whizz
1
2
as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the irritating whiz of a bee in the room
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
the computer whiz to whom we all go when we're having problems, which is fairly often
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in wizard
a very smart person
one of those whizzes who does very well in every subject
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
variants
or whizz
1
2
as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
many vehicles were whizzing past us at breakneck speeds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of whiz
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Cooper, meanwhile, was camped out in the middle of the newsroom at a table that was used frequently by data whiz Harry Enten, that was now repurposed with an arrangement of podcast mics for the anchor and analyst guests.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Somehow Tiffany whizzes through, knows how to spell, and secures herself the win.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for whiz
Noun
References to the man’s life and work whiz by — illustrator Quentin Blake, a longtime collaborator, mentioned by first name only; ex-wife Patricia Neal, the Oscar-winning actress, alluded to passingly.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Cooper, meanwhile, was camped out in the middle of the newsroom at a table that was used frequently by data whiz Harry Enten, that was now repurposed with an arrangement of podcast mics for the anchor and analyst guests.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Then a 70 mph pitch whizzed by her in a blink.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Somehow Tiffany whizzes through, knows how to spell, and secures herself the win.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for whiz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiz
Noun
-
In this game, the buzzer represents the whistle of a foul-calling referee.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
-
Spirits remained high amongst the home crowd as the whistle blew for the second half, considering Sarasota had scored just nine goals in 11 league games before Wednesday night.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
Your 11th House of Friends hums as nurturing Moon opposes edgy Chiron in your 5th House of Creativity, asking balance between group plans and personal flair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
-
The result is a low hum of mental clutter that grows louder as the day goes on.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Noun
-
Alessandro Bastoni has had a 2026 to forget — but our experts still think the Inter man is worth top dollar.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
-
But experts for years have said companies have not learned from past mistakes.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
At the same time, fencing is also touting is status as an Ivy League favorite, a discipline that has historically appealed to artists and egghead-y types including engineers, architects, finance and technical wizards, as well as artists.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 May 2026
-
Warm up those wands, wizards, because the world of Harry Potter is hoping to cast a marketing spell over the metro area this summer.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Verb
-
Refn has made characters moving and speaking in a benzodiazepine fugue state — lines hissed out stiltedly into dead air, spoken like throwing stones down a well — his signature in recent films.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
-
Gaga hisses to her hair and makeup team after Priestly swans away.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Verb
-
Beto was close to unplayable up front, while James Garner and Dewsbury-Hall buzzed around in midfield.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
-
Other lighthearted events—like a soccer match that pitted young Esperanto speakers against a Brno club team, and an excursion to a local winery—were buzzing as well.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Noun
-
This group lacks sizzle without Parsons, who suffered a torn ACL in December and seems likely to begin the year on the physically unable to perform list.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
-
The sizzle of sausage on the grill is part of the soundtrack of summer.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
-
That detail has led researchers to wonder whether the purr is partly a self-healing mechanism, a body soothing itself from the inside out.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
-
But a growing body of research suggests some of the most therapeutic sounds on earth are already in your home — your cat’s purr, rain on the window, birdsong outside.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Whiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiz. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
