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as in hums
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 experts
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 wizards
a very smart person
one of those whizzes who does very well in every subject
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as in hisses
to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\
just hearing the bullets whiz as they fly by their heads must be terrifying for soldiers
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as in buzzes
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 whizzes
Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
This powerful little blender has a 1200-watt motor that whizzes through tough kale stems, hearty nuts, and cubes of ice with ease.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whizzes
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In Whale’s picture, the bride doesn’t talk — only screams or hisses like an irritated cat — and is brought to life 5 minutes before the credits roll.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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If steam bubbles and hisses out of the end grain as the firewood heats up on the fire, the wood is wet or green and needs to be seasoned longer before burning.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Your neighbor might rely on an oxygen concentrator to breathe – a machine the size of a carry-on bag that hums quietly through the night.—
Katherine Asmussen,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
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The group hums in agreement, offering dispatches from their own lives about thorny friendships.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Amid the population boom, Folsom buzzes with a new vibrancy, as its historic Gold Rush-era downtown is thriving and its surrounding lakes and trails offer plenty of outdoor recreation — and the secret’s getting out.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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As the pensive Moon wanders into your vocal 3rd house, your mind buzzes with activity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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As of now, the areas with the greatest threat to see any significant accumulation would be the farthest southeastern parts of our region before the storm zips off to the east.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Whizzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whizzes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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