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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
Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025
There was undeniably some buzz missing from the Carolina Panthers’ first full training camp practice Wednesday morning.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Hunter Ingram, Variety, 11 July 2025
One of the fastest-growing and most multicultural cities in North America, Toronto is always buzzing.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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Noun
The women were experts at uncovering everything from insurance fraud to cheating spouses, according to Butler — and their success in the field began to generate buzz both locally and nationwide.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025
There was undeniably some buzz missing from the Carolina Panthers’ first full training camp practice Wednesday morning.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Verb
The crew are all fans of the show, so the day that Eric was working was one of those special days where everybody was buzzing.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 11 July 2025
One of the fastest-growing and most multicultural cities in North America, Toronto is always buzzing.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported on a birthday message sent bearing Trump’s name for Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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Speculation about what was in store from the duo grew after the seemingly estranged former partners posted complementary messages on their social media accounts in the last week.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The two first sparked romance rumors when they were photographed flying back to Los Angeles together from Cancún.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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To further fuel breakup allegations, in May, rumors surfaced that the Baton Rouge, Louisiana native stepped out on her soon-to-be ex-husband with her trainer.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The Hall of Fame was around long before the memorabilia craze of the late 1980s and early 1990s, of course.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The initial meme stock craze eventually fizzled out.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
Verb
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An instant later, six-foot-tall flames burst upward in blazing pillars, followed by an intoxicating waft of garlic, lemon and herbs that permeated the air over a crowd of awed onlookers.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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What transpires is a film bursting at the seams with heart, adored by laymen and critics alike.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Paramedics tried to resuscitate her and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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South Korea, which recently dealt with the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, rushed with its new leadership to make a deal with the U.S. as the country initially faced a 25% tariff rate against its exports.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Listen: That song your kids are humming (or belting out)?—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 July 2025
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The place where my embarrassment typically sat in my body was replaced with a quiet humming feeling, a relief, a full-body homecoming.—
Natalie Guerrero
July 28,
Literary Hub,
28 July 2025
Noun
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More on layoffs that have hit Arizona and other states and what Intel's CEO said during a quarterly earnings call.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Residents can voluntarily opt in to receive text, call or email alerts.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Liam sounds ferociously on-form, his nasal snarl infused with a malevolent purr.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
5 July 2025
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Similarly, another woman, navigating the recent passing of her own cat, found solace in the gentle purrs of potential new companions, encouraged by friends to embrace the healing presence a new feline could offer.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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