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as in message
a communication by telephone
give me a buzz when you decide
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as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the motor made a soft buzz
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
the buzz is that this would-be blockbuster will be the bomb of the summer
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as in craze
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
longer hairstyles are the buzz this season
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as in to rush
to proceed or move quickly
we've been buzzing around all morning getting ready for the meeting with the VIPs from the head office
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as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
the little plane buzzed past the crowd
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Recent Examples of buzz
Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
The buzz around Fonseca has been building all week.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
With UConn forwards buzzing all over the ice, Muldowney netted his 25th goal of the campaign to make it 3-1.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Non-drinkers can get a buzz at Highwire Coffee Roasters, and grocery shoppers can hit up Prescott Meats and Delicatessen.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
The buzz around Fonseca has been building all week.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Abraham’s film has a few days before Salman Khan’s Sikandar arrives in theatres, hoping to kill all buzz around any Hindi film except the one with Khan.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
With UConn forwards buzzing all over the ice, Muldowney netted his 25th goal of the campaign to make it 3-1.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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Back in 2018, Hilaria discussed overcoming her struggles with body confidence, sharing an unedited bikini photo of herself on Instagram along with a message of celebrating all body types and empowering women to embrace their true selves.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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One day, a WhatsApp message invited me to be an extra on an unnamed HBO show.—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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After months of rumors, the Switch 2 was officially announced in January with a teaser video that showed off its sleek, larger design.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their 2025 Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs despite rumors to the contrary.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Hall started the company during the early 20th century postcard craze, originally operating out of a bookstore in Norfolk, Nebraska, with his brothers, William and Rollie.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those cautionary words didn’t keep direct-to-consumer genetic testing from becoming something of a craze, bolstered by publicity about celebrities responding to genetic indicators.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Since bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Janiah has carried a heavy load for Seminole Ridge, showcasing not only her scoring ability but also her all-around impact on the game.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today’s styles run the gamut from nostalgic hearts and classic knots to bursting stars and beachy swirls.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts – who is the person with the ball in his hands and is being pushed from behind – has benefitted greatly from this play, with the majority of his 52 rushing touchdowns over the last four seasons coming from the tush push.—
Ben Morse and Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs Ahead of Trump's auto tariffs, are U.S. consumers rushing to buy cars?—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Their voices hum together and, in those moments, Mazzoli’s music is both beautiful and disturbing.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Near the entrance of the building's nave, a triptych of towering black computer servers are humming loudly.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Thousands of volunteers showed up after a call went out about a soldier who needed a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Army Sgt.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Several questionable calls went against their way, including three off-the-ball fouls that changed the momentum of the game.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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It’s been replaced by a soothing purr where nearly every syllable is clear.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
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Her plush cat, with a pillow-like body and realistic purr, will be sold direct to consumer on her website.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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