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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 Newman, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
The only question-mark in the order is shortstop Orlando Arcia, a defensive whiz who could be challenged by a new arrival named Nacho Alvarez.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025
Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
These stars whiz through space at the mind-bending speed of several million miles per hour.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
That’s why the Holly sophomore, an academic whiz who will graduate from high school two years early this spring, decided to start wrestling in seventh grade.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
The only question-mark in the order is shortstop Orlando Arcia, a defensive whiz who could be challenged by a new arrival named Nacho Alvarez.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
Sculptor of whizzing shards of metal, wire, wood, and glass.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
These stars whiz through space at the mind-bending speed of several million miles per hour.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiz
Verb
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Somehow, the attempt whistled into the netting in stunning fashion for a power-play goal, as Catholic Memorial seized a 2-0 advantage.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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The scene intentionally obscured the identity of the sinister-seeming, whistling man who picked up the tray of surgical tools from the O&D department and took it to the Exports Hall elevator.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Tigers support section in right field kept the Tokyo Dome buzzing every bottom half of the inning, with coordinated cheers erupting for each Hanshin batter, a vocal ferocity maintained through the entire at-bat.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Adam Henrique, Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson were buzzing around the net on a shift early in the third.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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This week, Matt Ritchie compared Wembley 2023 to a party balloon that had been inflated for a fortnight; by the day of the game, air was hissing out.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Members have hissed and hollered at Presidents of the opposing party in recent years with casual regularity.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Half Moon Bay, meanwhile, zoomed past its previous record of 73 degrees set in 1941 with a high of 81.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Road Runner zooms around the corner and passes right through.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2025
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Your professional passions will soar or fizzle out when Venus retrograde meets the sun.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Most business owners never tap this goldmine, letting relationships fizzle out once the contract ends.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The crew plans to zip between the poles in 46 minutes and 40 seconds at an altitude of 265 to 280 miles, for three to five days.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Here's what to know about Canada, the U.S., and the electricity that zips across the border.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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Toppin scored 34 points and swished 7 of 10 3-pointers, including his game winner from distance to help Indiana snap the Wolves’ eight-game winning streak.—
Zach Powell,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Steph Curry, down 17 as Orlando shot the lights out, took a dribble and launched a heave from beyond halfcourt, swishing in a miracle at the end of the first half.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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But don’t picture slivers of beef sizzling on the hibachi at Benihana.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Best of the West WBB power rankings: USC sweeps UCLA, Cal climbs ahead of ACC tourney, GCU stays sizzling Is the end approaching for Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley?—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Whiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiz. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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