variants
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
Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
The annual Perseids will peak in mid-August, leaving bursts of light and color up above as meteors whiz by throughout the night in the best meteor shower of 2025, according to NASA.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
Becky Sunshine, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
Serene images of nature are interspersed with en media race footage, cars whizzing and whooshing around a first-person POV.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
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Noun
The journey to reaching your goal is not built on becoming an investment whiz.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
The annual Perseids will peak in mid-August, leaving bursts of light and color up above as meteors whiz by throughout the night in the best meteor shower of 2025, according to NASA.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
There, we were collected in the hotel’s Land Rover Defender, and whizzed straight to The Brecon, 25 minutes away.
—Becky Sunshine, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
Serene images of nature are interspersed with en media race footage, cars whizzing and whooshing around a first-person POV.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
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Students from Concordia University cheered and whistled as the Starsailor rocket lifted off on Cree territory on August 15, marking the first of its size to be launched by a student team, Radio Canada International reports.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 Aug. 2025
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But experience suggests the Europeans may be whistling in the wind, for all their efforts to flatter and pacify Trump.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
10 Aug. 2025
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Frank, on the other hand, buzzed up and down the technical area throughout the match, barking directions to his players and interacting with his team of coaches.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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However, the move may be viewed, no new U.K. energy independent’s pending entrance has created such a market buzz in the past as Tesla.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The previous week, Nini had boldly hissed at her from five feet away.—
Tao Lin,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Filming from a distance, Savannah explained the cat was initially wary and would hiss if approached.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The lens features an internal zoom mechanism, meaning the physical length does not change when zooming.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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When using the throttle to zoom around, the Segway Xyber is a joy to ride.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
27 Aug. 2025
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But the talks ended without any breakthrough, wrapping up abruptly in Hanoi in 2019 – and efforts at denuclearization or peace negotiations fizzled out afterward.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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Their first plan—asking Ethan for a fork to spark a conversation—fizzled out quickly.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Be sure all zippers are zipped and buttons are buttoned to avoid damage, LaLonde advises.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
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For the first time in the reckoning of the state’s transit agency, the Orange Line is now zipping along the track at a record-breaking 55 mph.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
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My petite frame had more than enough space to swish from side to side and breathe through the cold, while relaxing my neck on the comfort ring.—
Emily Peck,
Wired News,
20 Aug. 2025
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This reminded me once seeing an elephant with a bunch of flies on its backside getting swished away by its tail.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Aug. 2025
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Sure, there’s a slight flirtation revolving around the ability to talk to horses and a riff about hiding away from potential suitors, but the chemistry sizzles off the screen.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday, the model and TV host, 54, took to Instagram to share a series of photos of herself sizzling in a hot pink bikini while on the beach.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Whiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiz. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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