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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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Murray made back-to-back 3-pointers, Ellis converted a three-point play and Boston defensive stopper Derrick White was whistled for two early fouls as the Kings took an early 19-11 lead.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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In a game that produced 10 lead changes and was tied eight times, sticky man-to-man defense was the difference for a CSUDH team which shot 2-for-17 from 3-point range and was whistled for 23 fouls along with a pair of technicals.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Pro tip: Downtown will be buzzing with excitement, and parking will be limited, so rideshare apps or carpooling might be your best bet.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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Steven’s phone buzzed shortly after the first-half buzzer.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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With the customary expressiveness of Bay Area audiences, somebody hissed at the poem.—
Robert Pinsky,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 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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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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In a third quarter run that saw the Gamecocks outscore the Hoosiers 20-7, Oregon transfer Te-Hina Paopao had Colonial Life Arena jumping swishing a deep three pointer.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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On the ensuing offensive possession, Howell spotted up, gathered a pass and swished one of his eight made 3-pointers on the season.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Meantime hot Cats sizzle at 40-24 with six straight wins after Saturday’s 4-0 home W over Buffalo behind a net shutout from newcomer Vitek Vanacek.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 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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“Whiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiz. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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