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or whizz
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as in purr
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the irritating whiz of a bee in the room
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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
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as in wizard
a very smart person
one of those whizzes who does very well in every subject
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or whizz
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as in to buzz
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
many vehicles were whizzing past us at breakneck speeds
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Recent Examples of whiz
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Art of Wine with Barbara Baxter
Join wine whiz Barbara Baxter, who trained at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Napa and studied in Italy and France, on a delightful romp through cultural history paired with harmonious wines.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
If he’d been stood with his legs open, the ball may have whizzed between them.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Golden is known to be an analytics whiz who looks to the numbers to guide his game plans, while Sampson is much more old school.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Art of Wine with Barbara Baxter
Join wine whiz Barbara Baxter, who trained at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Napa and studied in Italy and France, on a delightful romp through cultural history paired with harmonious wines.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
For the second time, a Trocheck turnover led to a Wild goal, this time short-handed, when Johansson whizzed a shot from atop the circles off Nyquist’s setup.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
If he’d been stood with his legs open, the ball may have whizzed between them.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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The only one who was clearly whistled at by part of the crowd was Mbappe when his image appeared on the stadium screens in the first half.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Houston was whistled for just 19 a game, while the Warriors were a smidge over at 19.2 a night.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Nearby, the Linen Quarter and Cathedral Quarter are buzzing with cafes, street art, and pubs, blending the old and new, and British and Irish culture, with surprising ease.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Goma’s vibrant nightlife, which until recently buzzed with dance and pool halls, has all but disappeared.—
Sophie Neiman,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Apr. 2025
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The door is heard to open with a whoosh and a hissing sound, but neither the door nor the plane exterior are shown in the aftermath.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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For each submission, the zoo will name a Madagascar hissing cockroach in an ex's honor.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Hubble zoomed into a small portion of the nebula that is only four light-years across (the approximate distance between our sun and the neighboring Alpha Centauri star system).—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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The focal range is too short to catch action in the outfield, though to be fair a longer zoom like the FE 100-400mm GM is a better match for field sports.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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The inquiries appeared to have fizzled out and did not result in any charges.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
28 Apr. 2025
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This paradigm fizzled last year, but has an outstanding long-term record.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Explore ancient ruins, zip through the countryside in a sidecar, or visit a local temple where hill tribes and Buddhist cultures meet.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Tehran’s representatives sat in one room, Washington’s in another, while Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi zipped back and forth with messages.—
Scott Peterson,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 Apr. 2025
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The attention to detail has been second to none, from the Enterprise-D bridge to the classic 'swish' doors.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Maya Smith has swished two 3-pointers for six points.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2025
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After dealing with countless setbacks and a glacial pace, Gemini, life is ready to sizzle into the fast lane for you once again.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Miami’s real estate market is sizzling—on both the residential and commercial fronts.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Whiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiz. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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