beeping

present participle of beep

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beeping
Verb
  • Shaw-naé explains how then-mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is dying to speak with her, how the Venmo CEO invited her to some fancy app meeting, all while Al Roker is buzzing on her phone to give an update on Friday’s upcoming dinner service.
    Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Best Time to Visit The best times to visit São Paulo are between September and November, when the city is buzzing with events—don’t miss the São Paulo Biennial and the Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix.
    Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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 9 Nov. 2025.

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