as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the classroom was abuzz with preparations for that evening's open house for the parents
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Recent Examples of abuzz
As soon as ears of Georgia sweet corn arrive in abundance at farmers' markets and grocery stores in early summer, my grandmother’s kitchen becomes abuzz with shucking and silking.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Social media went abuzz with comments about his new look.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The city of New Orleans is abuzz, and on a vibrant pre-match Saturday, Swift was spotted out for dinner at Gianna’s.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Tens of thousands have descended upon Indianapolis for the final three U.S. shows of the tour, and the city is absolutely abuzz with Swiftie spirit.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Social media went abuzz with comments about his new look.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The city of New Orleans is abuzz, and on a vibrant pre-match Saturday, Swift was spotted out for dinner at Gianna’s.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Tens of thousands have descended upon Indianapolis for the final three U.S. shows of the tour, and the city is absolutely abuzz with Swiftie spirit.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abuzz
Adjective
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The space itself — bright, polished, and buzzing — sets the tone for a brunch that’s chic without being stiff.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their move back to the Taiwanese capital, where the mother sets up a food stand in a buzzing night market, brings them into closer proximity with her family.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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It's been a busy week for the European technology sector.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The seven people killed by the explosions are believed to have been working for Devastating Pyrotechnics in the busy days ahead of a string of shows scheduled on and around the Fourth of July.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Abuzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abuzz. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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