1
as in calls
a communication by telephone
give me a buzz when you decide
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2
as in hums
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the motor made a soft buzz
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3
as in rages
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
longer hairstyles are the buzz this season
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1
as in bursts
to be copiously supplied
for months the area has been buzzing with rumors that a megacorporation plans to locate its headquarters here
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2
as in scurries
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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3
as in zips
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 buzzes
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
About halfway through our interview, Uchis’ phone buzzes.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The machine quietly buzzes and whizzes next to baristas who pull espresso shots.
—Jenna Thompson
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
The once-ordinary yard now buzzes with birds, bees and curious neighbors.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The Coburg Bar buzzes with a zappy, more visible, businesses-like energy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The surrounding area buzzes with energy during market hours.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The ride vehicle buzzes through the track, reaching top speeds of 87 mph.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The best time to visit Torch Lake is mid-summer, when water temperatures hover around 70 degrees and the sandbar buzzes with activity.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
An Israeli drone buzzes over a sea of debris in northern Gaza, where homes were turned into mass graves.
—Anas Baba, NPR, 6 May 2026
Noun
Go to Settings > Apps > Phone and toggle Haptics off to stop those subtle buzzes that can feel like extra notifications.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
About halfway through our interview, Uchis’ phone buzzes.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Every point results in cheers and car horns– and on the eve of their past three wins, the city buzzes with a passion that’s simply irresistible, even for the bandwagon fans.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The machine quietly buzzes and whizzes next to baristas who pull espresso shots.
—Jenna Thompson
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
The once-ordinary yard now buzzes with birds, bees and curious neighbors.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The Coburg Bar buzzes with a zappy, more visible, businesses-like energy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The surrounding area buzzes with energy during market hours.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The ride vehicle buzzes through the track, reaching top speeds of 87 mph.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The best time to visit Torch Lake is mid-summer, when water temperatures hover around 70 degrees and the sandbar buzzes with activity.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
An Israeli drone buzzes over a sea of debris in northern Gaza, where homes were turned into mass graves.
—Anas Baba, NPR, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzes
Noun
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Kyle walked in, showed her, the phone calls started happening.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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When early goals by both teams were denied by offside calls, the aggrieved fans jeered and whistled — the equivalent of Chiefs fans booing pass interference against their guy.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The household hums with collective energy and vibrates with handiwork, intention, love.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Dark and comfortable, Donna’s hums with reel-to-reel tape or vinyl most nights, the walls hung with museum-quality pieces.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Emory drank heavily and was prone to terrifying rages.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Leo is expected to double down on his messages of unity amid polarization, peace as war rages, welcome for migrants and hope for young Spaniards in the era of artificial intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Just as the pair were celebrating finally taking Evan off-island for father-son bonding time on the mainland, a knock on the door bursts their bubble.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Haaland bursts our bubble almost immediately by scoring in the opening five minutes, and Burnley miss a few good first-half chances, with striker Zian Flemming particularly culpable.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That goes for much here, from the light that scurries away from Benjamín Echazarreta’s muted camera, to the moments of sweetness that punctuate Mariá Portugal’s largely ominous score.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The way Radcliffe scurries out of his chair and into the green room to meet Liu illustrates her visceral impact.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not to mention, your toiletry bag ends up far less chaotic and actually zips without a fight.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Representatives of the Mexican consulate in New York did not return messages seeking comment.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Slack messages appear during dinner.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Honey is ready to bring love, purrs and playful cuddles to her forever home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Buzzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzes. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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