as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the mall was astir with throngs of holiday shoppers
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Recent Examples of astir
News reporters were astir and skipped this curtain scene.
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New York Times, 11 July 2022
New York Times, 11 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astir
Adjective
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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
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Drawing inspiration from both family recipes and a buzzing street food culture, Ngon’s dishes are vibrant and packed with flavor.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With his decision made, Kerr will have a busy summer.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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The quick turnaround was a whirlwind for Griffin, who bolted from Westchester to the busy downtown Brooklyn streets.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Late spring, after threat of frost has passed Dill is a fabulous garden plant, providing flavorful foliage and seeds for kitchen use, as well as vibrant blooms beloved by predatory wasps, lacewings, and syrphid flies.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The vibrant flower enhances Leo's aura, urging them to shine their motherly instincts.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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This caused a large fish kill, a blow to the ecosystem and the thriving angler community.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The process of growing complementary plants next to one another for mutual gain, companion planting helps encourage a thriving garden.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The Colts’ offense is absolutely humming.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Tollgate, a pub frequented by hundreds of United supporters on matchdays, is lively even two and a half hours before kick-off.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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That was until this Dutch upstart with his European aesthetic, lively and colorful stores and eye-popping marketing campaigns began to chisel away at their market share.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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“Astir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astir. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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