as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the classroom was abuzz with preparations for that evening's open house for the parents
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Recent Examples of abuzz
The printing presses ran through the night, and the complex was abuzz at all hours.
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Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
As soon as ears of Georgia sweet corn arrive in abundance at farmers' markets and grocery stores in early summer, my grandmother’s kitchen becomes abuzz with shucking and silking.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Social media went abuzz with comments about his new look.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The city of New Orleans is abuzz, and on a vibrant pre-match Saturday, Swift was spotted out for dinner at Gianna’s.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
As soon as ears of Georgia sweet corn arrive in abundance at farmers' markets and grocery stores in early summer, my grandmother’s kitchen becomes abuzz with shucking and silking.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Social media went abuzz with comments about his new look.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The city of New Orleans is abuzz, and on a vibrant pre-match Saturday, Swift was spotted out for dinner at Gianna’s.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for abuzz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abuzz
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Just down the hill, West Hollywood has lots of other diversions to keep you entertained and at ease, including award-winning spas, sushi omakase at the always-buzzing Uchi, and endless workout opportunities from group fitness classes to Runyon Canyon hikes.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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The space itself — bright, polished, and buzzing — sets the tone for a brunch that’s chic without being stiff.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Facebook users have mentioned that the restaurant is busy as customers are getting in their last few moments of home style Korean cooking.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chanel rounded out a busy month of parties in New York to celebrate the launch of Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif, its new men’s fragrance that debuted in August.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Abuzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abuzz. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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