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
Social media is abuzz that Claude will at times advise a user to get some rest or needed sleep, despite the topic of sleep not being on the table.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
But at a time when Silicon Valley is currently abuzz about orbital data centers and ocean-going AI data centers, data center nodes embedded in suburbia may stand on more solid footing—at least until homeowner associations catch wind of them.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
The nearing deadline means the Capitol will be even more abuzz than usual as lawmakers scramble to pass -- or use the clock to kill — legislation.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Now, the Beyhive is abuzz that Beyoncé might be dropping the third act of her current three-act musical project soon.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
But at a time when Silicon Valley is currently abuzz about orbital data centers and ocean-going AI data centers, data center nodes embedded in suburbia may stand on more solid footing—at least until homeowner associations catch wind of them.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
The nearing deadline means the Capitol will be even more abuzz than usual as lawmakers scramble to pass -- or use the clock to kill — legislation.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Now, the Beyhive is abuzz that Beyoncé might be dropping the third act of her current three-act musical project soon.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abuzz
Adjective
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The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Hudson Square is a thriving and buzzing creative hub–and the Dominick’s Street Art Search is designed so their guests could experience exactly that.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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If there is a busy period during the day, let children know in advance and then follow through by setting aside time later to connect.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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“Abuzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abuzz. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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