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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
Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
All generated strong buzz at festivals including Toronto, Cannes and Sundance en route to their respective public offerings.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, every major U.S. distributor and streamer passed on picking up The Apprentice despite the awards buzz generated at Cannes.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Amid our hair-care culture, there’s lots of buzz around the best biotin supplements and other vitamins to promote healthy hair, skin, and nails.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
All generated strong buzz at festivals including Toronto, Cannes and Sundance en route to their respective public offerings.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Sarvis says his cell phone has been buzzing ever since.
—Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, every major U.S. distributor and streamer passed on picking up The Apprentice despite the awards buzz generated at Cannes.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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Another Rapid Event | Dir. Daniel Murphy; 2024; USA; 8 min Radiant energy beams down from the sun, enabling telegraph operators to communicate warbling, earthly messages etched in tree rings.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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Go-getters, on the other hand, would respond better to messages of optimism and the promise of a better future.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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News of the signing followed rumors Belichick might still return to the NFL.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Following the false accusations, Elis posted a video to Facebook on Friday shutting down the rumors.—
Martha McHardy,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Apple ‘s stock appears to have missed out on the latest leg of the artificial intelligence craze.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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Two years ago, OpenAI launched the chatbot craze with the release of ChatGPT.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What used to be a one-stop barbecue shop is now a city bursting with countless dining options and cuisines, from street tacos to one of the best bowls of pho in the country.—
Caitlin Morton,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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Fast radio burst traced to 'dead' galaxy The recent burst, called FRB 20240209A, throws that theory into question.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Rescuers rushed her to the ICU, where the team treated her wounds, bandaged her paws and gave her medications to soothe her pain, officials said.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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The finale had the impossible task of putting the monstrous show to an unquiet grave, and while some storylines seemed rushed and others completely ignored, even everyone’s least favorite season of GOT is heart palpitating.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The path to healing often reveals itself not through knowing, but through doing what feels intuitively right in the moment—whether that's reaching out to a neighbor, humming a familiar tune, or simply stepping into the sunshine.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Californians are working at a near-historic rate and nearly every metric shows that the state’s economy is humming.—
Heath Flora,
Orange County Register,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Amid the controversy over the slide, head referee Clay Martin defended the call.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The revelations have sparked calls for an independent investigation into what went wrong.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Over a plate of fries, Alaska spoke in her signature bass purr about the meaning of family and the merits of drag.—
Lanna Apisukh,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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Stocking Stuffers Under $30 Cat lovers will purr over these adorable bowls.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Nov. 2024
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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