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beep

verb

Definition of beep

as in to buzz

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Recent Examples of beep Is it allowed to beep your horn at your friends? — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026 This, in tandem with a beeping clock radio and a bowl of instant oatmeal, was the morning routine. — Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026 Neither will there necessarily be a dramatic Promethean demonstration, a bomb flash in the desert, a satellite beeping overhead, a moon landing. — Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026 About Our Expert Rob Pegoraro writes about interesting problems and possibilities in computers, gadgets, apps, services, telecom, and other things that beep or blink. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beep

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The building garnered buzz across town, particularly for breaking ground in an area that is still recovering from the effects of Covid-19.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
The Philippines had 10 ships, three of which came from its coast guard; a small Philippine government propeller plane also buzzed low above the vessels during the mission.

— Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of buzz

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Lester, in particular, saw enough growth from Brown and Hecklinski as Gronowski’s understudies to prefer their full-scale competition over grabbing an experienced quarterback but dialing down the offense.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The current release will only keep the market supplied for a few months, maybe until the end of the year if releases are dialed back.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of dial

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The Hollywood Reporter phoned the number listed on the Summit Malibu website, and a rep identifying themselves as the facility’s program director declined to provide any comments.

— Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Although there have been nights where the bullpen strung together scoreless innings, Hinch has not been able to phone down to the bullpen with confidence.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 15 July 2026

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