as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the mall was astir with throngs of holiday shoppers
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Recent Examples of astir
News reporters were astir and skipped this curtain scene.
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New York Times, 11 July 2022
New York Times, 11 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astir
Adjective
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in just over a week, the returning commander in chief has scheduled a busy weekend of meetings with House Republicans to discuss policy priorities for the incoming administration.—
Cami Mondeaux,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Jan. 2025
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Not many pieces require such heroics: the reality is that fact checkers are busy people, who traffic only occasionally in the dark arts of deep research.—
Fergus McIntosh,
The New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Bears fans looking for a glass-chewing, vibrant presence might not love Brady’s low-key nature.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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There are a host of small yet vibrant platforms, as well, both in the U.S. and abroad, which serve up a healthy portion of short-form videos that could be of increasing interest to beauty content creators and brands looking ahead.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Other photographers across the city, known for its thriving creative community, are lending their skills in similar ways.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Despite some corruption scandals and disruptive strikes during those decades, unions helped millions of workers join a broad and thriving middle class.—
Peter Georgescu,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There’s lively interplay with Rick Rosato on bass and Jonathan Pinson on drums.—
Giovanni Russonello,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Given its flavor and sensory profiles, Barbera is an ideal selection at lunch, especially as its lively acidity cuts through the fatty qualities of all types of salumi.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Astir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astir. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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