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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Right now, the main buzz within the Bravoverse is whether Lindsay will return next season.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Poole buzzed through Creed, creating a huge collision.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Dart was extremely productive for the Rebels and has been receiving some first-round buzz as of late.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Right now, the main buzz within the Bravoverse is whether Lindsay will return next season.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
These include pulsing, buzzing, squealing, clicking, chirping, roaring, humming, whistling, hissing and rushing.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Poole buzzed through Creed, creating a huge collision.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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Johnson admitted to telling many lies in multiple police interviews, but said he's felt extreme guilt that led him to admit responsibility for the shooting in a March message to his girlfriend sent on a jail computer.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Then the visitor bet $4.80, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Star Ja Morant Exits Thunder Game with Concerning Injury For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Hamden County District Attorney in Massachusetts on Thursday addressed rumors of a New England serial killer after authorities discovered a woman's body off a bike path in Springfield on Tuesday.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More than a decade after the Ice Bucket Challenge flooded social media with footage of people getting drenched in freezing water for a good cause, the viral craze is back — this time to raise awareness and funds for mental health.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Liquid lipsticks have long evolved since the original 2015 craze.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Coogler burst onto the scene with the indie hit Fruitvale Station before going on to direct Creed and the Black Panther franchise (the latter two both starred Jordan).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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Culture Club burst onto the UK new romantic scene in 1981 and became one of the most defining and influential bands of their generation.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That affords the 49ers the opportunity to have stout run/pass defenders on both edges, with Williams also having the versatility to rush inside against a guard if that’s the way defensive coordinator Robert Saleh wants to play it.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Raiders were the worst rushing offense in the NFL in 2024, with league-worst finishes in both rushing yards (79.8 ypg) and yards per carry (3.6).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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President Trump wants to lower those rates to keep the economy humming despite the slowdown his far-reaching tariffs threaten to trigger.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 Apr. 2025
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The sun hums the rhythm, the moon sips the bassline.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The pope's Easter message included a call for an end to conflicts in the Middle East, Europe and Africa.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Signal is an encrypted service mainly used for text messaging, although it can also be used for voice and video calls.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Saldana continues, as the kitties all purr in the background.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The frequency of a cat's purr, usually between 25 to 150 hertz, has therapeutic effects on a person's body and mind, according to an article from Inspira Health Network.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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