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
Now, the Beyhive is abuzz that Beyoncé might be dropping the third act of her current three-act musical project soon.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Red Bull Fan Zone, an interactive experience for fans to step into the action with pit stop challenges, reaction tests and racing simulators, plus a Visa Cash App Racing Bulls show car and Red Bull athlete appearances, will be abuzz throughout the weekend.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Cocoa Beach, Florida From year-round waves to rocket-launch sightings, this city is always abuzz with activity.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Miami was abuzz with Versace’s arrival.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Red Bull Fan Zone, an interactive experience for fans to step into the action with pit stop challenges, reaction tests and racing simulators, plus a Visa Cash App Racing Bulls show car and Red Bull athlete appearances, will be abuzz throughout the weekend.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Cocoa Beach, Florida From year-round waves to rocket-launch sightings, this city is always abuzz with activity.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Miami was abuzz with Versace’s arrival.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abuzz
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The town's main thoroughfare, Anderson Avenue, is home to a buzzing variety of bars, restaurants, and shops.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Along my walkway and all over my neighborhood, nasturtium flowers are opening like bright orange suns, fragrant lavender is attracting buzzing bees, and rosemary bushes are beginning to brighten with baby blue flowers.—
Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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But he's benefited from his busy daily workload and a lifetime of abstinence from tobacco and alcohol, said his physician, Sean Barbabella.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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That could have included a certain population size within three miles, a certain demographic target nearby, a maximum of 2,500 square feet on a single floor, located on a busy intersection, with a minimum number of locations per market, etc.—
George Deeb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Abuzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abuzz. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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