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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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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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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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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
Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Miami always buzzes, but the excitement reaches fever pitch with the arrival of Art Basel in December.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Walnut Street buzzes with elves, characters from A Christmas Carol portrayed by local theater actors, church choirs, and a live Nativity.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Tour the Inner Harbor by kayak Victoria’s Inner Harbor buzzes with activity, with ferries chugging through its waters and float planes swooping in to land.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
Your phone buzzes with another client message.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Miami always buzzes, but the excitement reaches fever pitch with the arrival of Art Basel in December.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Walnut Street buzzes with elves, characters from A Christmas Carol portrayed by local theater actors, church choirs, and a live Nativity.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Tour the Inner Harbor by kayak Victoria’s Inner Harbor buzzes with activity, with ferries chugging through its waters and float planes swooping in to land.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzes
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This data allows data scientists to analyze the effectiveness of features, pinpoint areas for improvement and understand what truly drives user engagement and satisfaction.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Novartis is a prime example, fostering a culture of curiosity and empowerment that drives both engagement and innovation.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The online world sometimes seems to revolve around stressful scenarios—road rages, animal attacks, cliff jumps, political debates—that demand our response, or at least our contemplation of one.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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The historically subversive comedy, which debuted off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons in 2019, jumps between 16th century France, 1920s India and 1960s Idaho, and will feature a South Asian and South Asian American cast.Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The 2025 Sundance Film Festival runs from January 23 – February 2, 2025.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite predictions of doom and gloom and the odd technology issue on the website, there is no doubt that the website still runs well.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Areas of Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are expected to get more than a foot of snow as a winter storm blasts that part of the state Friday and into the weekend.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024
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Mars Storm Rucker blasts the roof off the place as Whatshername, the girl that Johnny falls in love with in the city.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Buzzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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