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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
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
In the East, fishing villages like Seyðisfjörður, a 411-mile drive from the capital along the Ring Road, offer colorful houses between fjords and mountains, with artist residencies and indie cafés adding a creative buzz.
—Ali Wunderman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
New York — New York has been buzzing with star power as September kicked off with the US Open and MTV’s Video Music Awards, segueing neatly into New York Fashion Week, the first city to kick off fashion month.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The buzz around the EV industry with new challengers entering the market could usher in a new chapter in India's auto history.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
In the East, fishing villages like Seyðisfjörður, a 411-mile drive from the capital along the Ring Road, offer colorful houses between fjords and mountains, with artist residencies and indie cafés adding a creative buzz.
—Ali Wunderman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Wright family enterprise is kept buzzing by the camaraderie between the front of house, the bar and the kitchen.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
New York — New York has been buzzing with star power as September kicked off with the US Open and MTV’s Video Music Awards, segueing neatly into New York Fashion Week, the first city to kick off fashion month.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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Another feature that will be added soon is the ability to type messages by mimicking your handwriting on a surface.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The message, transmitted via the first transatlantic cable, marked a milestone in diplomatic communication.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Repetition melded with the hum of the car’s engine, while mile after mile monochromatic scenery rolled past.—
Karen Palmer
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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An exhibition kitchen and a lively bar anchor the dining room, with sculptural lighting, natural textures and a convivial hum that makes every table feel like the best seat in the house.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Expect to continue hearing rumors and speculation about Reaves' future in the coming months.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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After many years of on-again, off-again rumors, the tech giant finally opened its doors along Woodward Ave.—
Brian Manzullo,
Freep.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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And the brand at the forefront of capitalizing on the cottage cheese craze is Good Culture, founded in 2015, just as the protein trend began to take off.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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And the store has leaned into the Dubai chocolate craze.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Luke Shaw’s readiness to charge down a ball falling out of the sky, burst through a mass of bodies and bludgeon it towards Casemiro for a tap-in was everything Amorim had asked for.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth Park’s formal gardens and walking loops burst with beautiful leaves.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Junior running back Kendrick Raphael (39 carries, 201 yards, TD) leads a rushing attack that’s averaging 118 yards a game.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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But throughout the forum, experts warned against rushing into adoption for the sake of innovation.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The magnetic lid is easy to operate and access without having to zip and unzip all the time or leave it sitting there unsealed during a picnic.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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To make quick work of the process, use your upholstery attachment to zip over the bed before removing the cover to place it in the laundry.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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The march linked environmental concerns with calls for democracy, gender equality, free speech, immigration reform, and a ceasefire in Gaza.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Since last September, there have been 10 calls made to police from the corner of 13th and Grand, which could include the sidewalk adjacent to the downtown lot, according to police spokesperson Capt.—
PJ Green
September 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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