whizzing

present participle of whiz
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as in hissing
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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Verb
  • The work was conducted in FIU’s battery lab — filled with flashing chargers, humming fans, pumps cycling the air, temperature controllers and other gear — has everything needed to make batteries from scratch.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Near the entrance of the building's nave, a triptych of towering black computer servers are humming loudly.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.
    Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.
    Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Whizzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whizzing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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