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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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 -
Even the most cursory tour of local highlights will take you from the 2,000-year-old remains of Emperor Tiberius's cliff-top Villa Jovis to the still-buzzing purveyor of Jackie Kennedy's iconic sandals—Canfora, which anchors the Via Camerelle luxury shopping corridor.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 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
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The result is wage compression at the bottom and explosive wealth creation at the top — with the upper-middle class caught awkwardly in between, statistically thriving but existentially anxious.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Greece had a thriving philosophical tradition before Socrates, but only fragments survive; almost all our knowledge stems from later accounts, a history written by the winners.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
9 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
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But in addition to Cajun, Creole, and soul food institutions, the city continues to welcome new spots serving inventive contemporary Mexican, West African, and Indian cuisines—all which play into the diverse, lively vibe of New Orleans.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Illuminated by fairy lights, the market is small but lively and features several stalls where vendors offer everything from spring rolls, seafood, and meats grilled before your eyes to cocktails, fresh fruit, and desserts.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers complained about practices like overbooking and increasingly crowded cabins that left passengers feeling more like cargo than customers, while industry groups worried flyers would feel entitled to flout the rules.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 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 15 Apr. 2026.
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