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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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Drones were buzzing overhead, flying above us; they were being shot down.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Phones buzzed with alerts that weren't sent out in last year's disaster.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of buzz

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Argentina, as is their trademark, began asserting themselves in the second half, slightly dialing up the aggression — maybe too much so for midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 19 July 2026
Young was absolutely dialed in through the bag during his Sunday charge, as no player gained more strokes from tee to green in the final round.

— Justin Ray, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of dial

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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
The writers want to have the same quality and reward the intelligence of the fans and never phone a single thing in.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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