as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
heard the burr of a distant engine
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Recent Examples of burr
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2026
Their bestselling models use stainless steel blades, but Krups does offer burr grinders, too.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
His tone had a burr of excitement that didn’t match the words.
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Josh Owens,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Dust electronics with a microfiber cloth, and don't forget to clean cords and cables, where dust, hair, and other debris can turn into dust bunnies that cling like burrs.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Naturalists note the golf course’s rolling hills host burr trees, cross country skiing trails, coyote paths and other scenic draws.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2026
Their bestselling models use stainless steel blades, but Krups does offer burr grinders, too.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
His tone had a burr of excitement that didn’t match the words.
—
Josh Owens,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Dust electronics with a microfiber cloth, and don't forget to clean cords and cables, where dust, hair, and other debris can turn into dust bunnies that cling like burrs.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burr
Noun
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Usually, the town’s namesake island, far down in downstate Illinois, is quiet enough to hear the hum of the barges droning along the Mississippi River.
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The background hum comes from X-ray emissions detected by Chandra.
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Mosquitos buzz in, emerging from eggs laid in stagnant water across the region.
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London draws more than 30 million visitors annually, and along with its buzzing energy and endless opportunities comes one of the world’s most exciting food scenes.
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Wafting odors of 100-octane gasoline and rumbling purrs of V8 engines punched through the overcast morning at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday as the Velocity Invitational car meet entered its second day.
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That detail has led researchers to wonder whether the purr is partly a self-healing mechanism, a body soothing itself from the inside out.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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Returning to the director’s chair 11 years after drug-cartel drama 600 Miles, Gabriel Ripstein keeps things zipping along in an entertaining satire which, once again, highlights the rottenness at international football’s core.
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All were filled with Chenier’s murmuring accordion, the rustle of a washboard player and slinky grooves.
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Everything is quiet apart from the rustle of leaves and the gentle murmur of voices from the bar.
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Test your knowledge of cruise controversies, wedding whispers and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.
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Sleep in peace with this tower fan, which is whisper-quiet at 25 decibels.
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“Burr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burr. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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