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beeps

verb

present tense third-person singular of beep
as in buzzes

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  1. buzzes
  2. phones
  3. dials
Verb
  • That means that when such a stellar body buzzes a black hole in a rpTDE, its outer layers are stripped, but its core resists the influence of the black hole.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Dolphins tend to be social and live in groups called pods and exhibit complex methods of communication and echolocation making squeaks, buzzes, whistles and clicks that can be heard from miles away.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of buzzes
Verb
  • The company now phones every new customer by name the day after their first clean.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Prior to having a conversation with Carmy about franchising, Ebraheim phones Albert for a pep talk.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of phones
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  • When Lane Kiffin dials a number, the person on the other end usually answers and takes the call.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The keyboard and touchpad are areas where Dell dials back from the higher-end XPS 14 and 16.
    — Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Definition of dials
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