beeping

Definition of beepingnext
present participle of beep

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beeping
Verb
  • Fans were buzzing Thursday evening at a playoff pep rally at the Wintrust Sports Complex in southwest suburban Bedford Park, where the village hosted a Ben Johnson lookalike contest.
    Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The top line with Viggo Bjorck and Stenberg was buzzing.
    Joe Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell poured cold water on hopes for a holiday rate cut, dialing back expectations as the labor market cools and inflation persists.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
  • There wasn't an ounce of let-up in the second half, either, as Payton was dialing up deep fade balls for Evan Engram up 37-17 with seven minutes left.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Though there’s a long and understandable tradition of chefs phoning in the breakfast shift and focusing their energy on dinner, this year was dominated by restaurants approaching the morning meal with excitement and creativity.
    Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
  • But phoning in sick isn’t going to be an option.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Beeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beeping. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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