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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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Additionally, campaigns were grounded in scientific evidence, conveying the message that while no tobacco product is completely safe, switching to alternatives lowers health risks, such as lung cancer and cardiovascular diseases.—
Markus Lindblad,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The message said Crockett was a ninth grade student.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Brooke released a statement at the time of her dad's third wedding, choosing to give her side of the story amid rumors of the drama.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The rumor is that activist investors and the great Warren Buffet are circling the company.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Last year, OpenAI, which started the generative AI craze in late 2022 with ChatGPT, introduced a search engine called SearchGPT.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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In my experience, the main driver behind the AI investment and adoption craze is the measurable value technology offers healthcare providers.—
Sergey Mashchenko,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Hed warns that rushing into adoption without proper safeguards could backfire.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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When Flora opened the door, Dani rushed in and fell on Flora’s bunk, dramatically throwing the flyers everywhere.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps this staging area includes the steampunk-ish hell-basement filled with ominously crackling and humming electrical equipment that sucks Cooper through a portal (sans shoes, like a religious pilgrim entering a house of worship) and reincarnates him on the floor of Dougie’s secret other place.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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So, the economy is humming, and the Fed finally admits it.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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Amid the controversy over the slide, head referee Clay Martin defended the call.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
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 1 Feb. 2025.
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