as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the new science center is usually humming with school groups on Thursdays
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as in bursting
to be copiously supplied
one restaurant was humming with diners, while a neighboring eatery was practically empty
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as in zipping
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
a helicopter hummed overhead
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Recent Examples of humming
The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
But innovation has been humming along and the new year is likely to bring a fresh round of drug approvals and launches that could push stocks higher, analysts say.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
UConn's offense has been humming, led by QB Zion Turner, who's been the key to their late-season success.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The Oilers have been humming along through December with Stuart Skinner logging a majority of starts and don’t have any apparent need at the position.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Other big stories ➤ Construction is humming around the northwest Valley as cities like Glendale and Surprise seek to expand their economic and housing footprints.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
After one of the slowest starts of his career, Crosby is now humming despite his goal production being much lower than usual.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The long-term goal is to turn the 30-acre campus into a humming technology and innovation hub for students, startups, the company’s electric vehicle program and old-fashioned brick-and-mortar ventures like anchor tenant Yellow Light, the station’s first indoor eatery since 1988.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The reminiscence, complete with florid flashbacks, will become important later, but the movie’s narrative engine doesn’t start humming until Martha returns to her gorgeous Manhattan apartment and the two women try to resume their old rapport.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
The tight coverage, paired with a humming pass rush, bothered Love, who had entered the game on a hot streak.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
But innovation has been humming along and the new year is likely to bring a fresh round of drug approvals and launches that could push stocks higher, analysts say.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
UConn's offense has been humming, led by QB Zion Turner, who's been the key to their late-season success.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The Oilers have been humming along through December with Stuart Skinner logging a majority of starts and don’t have any apparent need at the position.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Other big stories ➤ Construction is humming around the northwest Valley as cities like Glendale and Surprise seek to expand their economic and housing footprints.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
After one of the slowest starts of his career, Crosby is now humming despite his goal production being much lower than usual.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The long-term goal is to turn the 30-acre campus into a humming technology and innovation hub for students, startups, the company’s electric vehicle program and old-fashioned brick-and-mortar ventures like anchor tenant Yellow Light, the station’s first indoor eatery since 1988.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The reminiscence, complete with florid flashbacks, will become important later, but the movie’s narrative engine doesn’t start humming until Martha returns to her gorgeous Manhattan apartment and the two women try to resume their old rapport.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humming
Verb
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Beyoncé Was Painted Gold To Promote Her Cé Lumière Fragrance Beyoncé has had a busy month.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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Held at the Shrine Auditorium, and given how many entertainment industry power players called Beverly Hills home, local traffic was a bit busier than the average Monday night.—
Scott Huver,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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At one point Harry Maguire tried to inject urgency, bursting forward with the ball and urging Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot to run ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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An intellectually dense film bursting with ideas, some of them contradictory, some troubling, all of them provocative.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Instead, The Rock appeared to retcon his Final Boss character by not only knighting Roman Reigns, but also hugging his archrival Cody Rhodes and whispering sweet nothings in his ear.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Nina and Radek were whispering about something.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This northern autonomous community of Spain is sophisticated, innovative and thriving — and its film sector is no different.—
Jennifer Green,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the modern workforce context, this approach is the key to unlocking teams’ full potential and championing a thriving future.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Using Community Workspaces Relocating to a vibrant community that seamlessly blends work and leisure has been a game-changer for me.—
Tonia Ryan,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The bold design choices continue into the main salon, with its vibrant furniture, and a circular dining area.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Humming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humming. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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