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
These missions and other observations revealed that Io, the closest of the four to its host planet, is abuzz withgeological activity, including lava lakes, volcanic eruptions, and tectonically formed mountains.
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Mike Sori, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
The music world is abuzz, as the single Hold Me Tonight by Baba flew to the top of the iTunes charts, stealing the hearts of everyone.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 6 Sep. 2024
In fact, his mind seems abuzz with almost anything but the nuts and bolts of financial returns.
—Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2024
The grassy areas behind the dugouts are abuzz, with young couples pushing strollers, fans walking dogs, and Little Leaguers interrupting games of catch to chase after foul balls.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
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Mike Sori, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
The music world is abuzz, as the single Hold Me Tonight by Baba flew to the top of the iTunes charts, stealing the hearts of everyone.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 6 Sep. 2024
In fact, his mind seems abuzz with almost anything but the nuts and bolts of financial returns.
—Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2024
The grassy areas behind the dugouts are abuzz, with young couples pushing strollers, fans walking dogs, and Little Leaguers interrupting games of catch to chase after foul balls.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abuzz
busy
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In the summer, people here are too busy enjoying themselves—drinking on patios, reading languorous books, stretching weekends in Crystal Beach or Sherkston out over three, four, five days—to do much of any importance.—
Aidan Ryan
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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But given her busy schedule, Burke said, it’s been a hard date to nail down.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Abuzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abuzz. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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