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
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Never forget, this place is a cultural cornerstone, extending far beyond the sterile, humming servers of the tech sector.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
That's what an increasing number of Americans are saying about data centers, huge, energy-sapping, constantly humming, resource-draining facilities needed to power artificial intelligence.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The event may not be about politics, but politics will be humming in the background regardless.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
The pros at the front desk keep things humming; Club Level guests, meanwhile, can check in even faster in a dedicated lounge—or right in their suites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The ball—true to Brown’s original design—is always humming around at high speed, finding the right man and confounding the defenses that the team’s sheer force keeps demoralizing.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
There’s a small, warm body of evidence that some of the most therapeutic sounds on earth may already be napping on your couch, singing outside your window and humming in your backyard.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Linde is the kind of stock that does well when the economy is just OK and superb when the economy is humming.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Adjective
The Colts’ offense is absolutely humming.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Paper-thin hotel walls, hallway chatter, humming AC units—travel comes with plenty of sleep interruptions.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Never forget, this place is a cultural cornerstone, extending far beyond the sterile, humming servers of the tech sector.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
That's what an increasing number of Americans are saying about data centers, huge, energy-sapping, constantly humming, resource-draining facilities needed to power artificial intelligence.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The event may not be about politics, but politics will be humming in the background regardless.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
The pros at the front desk keep things humming; Club Level guests, meanwhile, can check in even faster in a dedicated lounge—or right in their suites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The ball—true to Brown’s original design—is always humming around at high speed, finding the right man and confounding the defenses that the team’s sheer force keeps demoralizing.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
There’s a small, warm body of evidence that some of the most therapeutic sounds on earth may already be napping on your couch, singing outside your window and humming in your backyard.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Linde is the kind of stock that does well when the economy is just OK and superb when the economy is humming.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humming
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Since the Bankhead and Livermore Cinema opened, a number of popular restaurants – including Zachary’s Pizza, Sauced BBQ and Spirits and Locanda Wine Bar have transformed a once-desolate block into a buzzing culinary destination.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The feeding ports keep out buzzing bees, while the ant moat hanger will keep away pesky ants, so the nectar is saved just for the hummingbirds.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But with Skydance’s reputation for quality game titles and Paramount’s vast library, there’s potential to carve out a space in a market that’s crowded to the point of bursting.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The basilica's heights are bursting with nature, from the rooster who crowed while Peter denied Christ to reptiles doing the job of gargoyles, and piles of fruit that crown its spires.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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An introductory video includes views of the planet before zooming down to the Space Coast, flying over to downtown Orlando and zipping into the Dome.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Rectangular fast-moving carts won’t inconvenience you by telling you to move out of the way and zipping past.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Vanderbilt now runs the nation's third busiest transplant center, which saved 136 more critically ill patients in 2024 compared to the previous year.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Established in 1924, the Nogales Border Patrol Station is the second-largest station and one of the busiest sectors in the country, covering 27 miles of rugged territory.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Republicans, meanwhile, are whispering that Democrats' fears of unused Platner oppo are well-founded.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The sector had been whispering earlier this year that Richemont was planning to offload Jaeger-LeCoultre.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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The great deregulation of religion led to a thriving marketplace, forcing churches to innovate and to compete for customers.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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The regional efforts represent crucial steps if Tesla wants to seriously operate a thriving commercial rideshare business.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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In the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, Felipe’s Heladería hums with a nostalgic rhythm—whirring blenders, clinking spoons, and that telltale chorus of people debating toppings.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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Earthlings have listened in to the rover's wheels crunching over the Martian surface and the whirring blades of its no-longer-flying helicopter sidekick, Ingenuity.—
MARCIA DUNN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Along with vibrant shopping and entertainment options, Sacramento’s downtown has been the site in recent years of violence that required swift police response, including gun violence this past weekend.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Every year, this vibrant event expands in both its vision and mission, drawing art lovers from all corners of the globe.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Humming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humming. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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