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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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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
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Though defensive metrics vary this season, he’s been a whiz at third base in his career.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
Matt Von Hippel, Ars Technica, 25 Nov. 2024
Interested in blending grains, whether that mean grinding your own flour or whizzing up batters or bread doughs?
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
While no advanced technology is necessary, binoculars or a telescope could be helpful to increase your chances at identifying the space object whiz through the sky when scanning the horizon.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Though defensive metrics vary this season, he’s been a whiz at third base in his career.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
Verb
Professor Albrecht Karle works on the IceCube experiment, an array of cameras that detect neutrinos whizzing through a cubic kilometer of Antarctic ice.
—Matt Von Hippel, Ars Technica, 25 Nov. 2024
Interested in blending grains, whether that mean grinding your own flour or whizzing up batters or bread doughs?
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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As Antetokounmpo slid, Johnson fell on top of him and the officials whistled the Hawks forward for a foul.Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Dad could whistle birdsong as lovely as the real thing.Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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While Altadena, which has a large Latino population, was burning, social media started buzzing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was nearby conducting a raid, Salas said.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Only male cicadas sing or make that buzzing noise they’re known for.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Still, emergency officials allowed residents to trickle back into their neighborhoods starting Thursday but cautioned them to be careful as hissing gas lines continued to spew fires from leveled properties and a thick layer of smoke hung over the area.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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True, crowds were noisier and more raucous in audible expressions of engagement — hissing, cheering, applauding, with an occasional wisecrack shouted out — but the responses were collective and inspired by the story on screen.Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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Despite the political headwinds, the Sunshine State is zooming ahead in EV adoption with more than 300,000 passenger EVs registered, and 467 electric school buses deployed.Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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Amid the continued success of its third installment, Paramount Pictures’ Sonic the Hedgehog feature franchise has zoomed past $1B at the worldwide box office.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
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For example, a team may enthusiastically start an initiative—such as designing a new marketing campaign or implementing a new system—but when challenges arise, momentum fizzles out.Nate Bennett, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Wilson wanted to prove his time in Denver was a blip, not a sign his career was fizzling.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Oh yeah, and there are these cars that zip by at speeds of over 150 mph — that's important too.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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There was also an awkwardness about the ball that zipped across the turf—towards a forward now 29, with shifts at Leipzig, Real Sociedad, and Villareal since under his belt—in the dying seconds against Barcelona on December 21, 2024.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Right before the call, James swished in a 3-pointer created from the space from the screen.Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ex-Laker Dennis Schroder swished a three after a James block, and Curry hit a driving layup to cut the Lakers’ lead to two with less than 30 seconds to go.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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More from Axios: Starbucks' new Cortado drinks, winter menu arrive Friday IRS changes for 2025 can boost paychecks, lower taxes When increased 2025 Social Security payments arrive Felix Salmon Dec 12, 2024 - Economy Egg prices are sizzling again Eggflation is back.Kelly Tyko, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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The following clip featured the chorizo sizzling in a pan on the stove in the kitchen.Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Whiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiz. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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