as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
even in the wee hours of the morning, his mind is aboil with new ideas
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Adjective
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Located near Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square, these elegant accommodations are in the neighborhood's buzzing fashion district.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026 -
On the handful of occasions in each game between them when Jokic catches at the elbow and his teammates clear out, an anxious hush invariably falls over a buzzing arena.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The café is serviceable and busy all the time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Grand Central Terminal, one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, serves not only daily commuters, but also draws thousands of tourists each day.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This grew into a thriving business that branched into equestrian training and lessons, trail rides and in 1969, vaulting.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The motel was once part of a thriving corridor between Stockton and Sacramento before it was bypassed by Highway 99.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Colts’ offense is absolutely humming.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tiles and accessories are designed to mix and match so players can create a beautiful mahjong setup that reflects their personal style -- from colorful tiles to vibrant mats, racks, tile shufflers and carryall bags.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plant honeysuckle for its vibrant blooms.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The lively, spirited daughter of an Afghani immigrant family chafes against the traditional values of her family and immigrant community.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Today, Salado’s historic roots blend with a lively creative scene.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene In these days of over-tourism in Florence, there is an increasingly compelling case to be made for choosing a base somewhat removed from the crowded centro storico, especially during the torrid summer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Analysts believe if barriers to entry come down and competition increases among videogame makers, so will the battle for eyeballs in a more crowded field.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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But at least in this production, Ehrenreich's Max is the stirring center.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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The music on the Daryl Groetsch Bandcamp page ranges from the remarkably subtle and stirring (Home Again, the first in the series) to the purely functional (the long-form sleep aid Blotted).—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Aboil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aboil. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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