as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
heard the burr of a distant engine
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Recent Examples of burr
Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Cuisinart’s Supreme Grind is ideal for someone seeking a burr option with a lower price tag.
—Jack Byram, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
There were so many sensations with me now, like burrs stuck to the hide of a passing animal.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
The fabric sheds burrs, dries quickly and wicks away moisture.
—Christopher Murray
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Noun
Because of their large surface area, the 64mm flat burr sets can produce a quicker, more even grind, which serves as the base for better flavor extraction.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Cuisinart’s Supreme Grind is ideal for someone seeking a burr option with a lower price tag.
—Jack Byram, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
There were so many sensations with me now, like burrs stuck to the hide of a passing animal.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
The fabric sheds burrs, dries quickly and wicks away moisture.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burr
Noun
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But if hotel noises, traffic rumbles, or plane hums keep you from getting some shut-eye, this compact sound machine may become your best travel companion.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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There was the low, constant hum of conversation, the clink of tea glasses.—
Barry Hoffner,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The crypto world has been buzzing in recent months about the potential for applying blockchain technology to agentic commerce, a term that describes AI agents undertaking purchases or other economic activity on a user’s behalf.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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An alarm that chimes instead of buzzes.—
Stephen Watson,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The production wears its metaphors lightly with a wink and a purr.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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On most days, the surf is loud enough to mask the steady purr of cars.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now Picard is zipping around the cosmos again, The Lord of the Rings is waylaid with prequels and spin-offs, and somehow, Palpatine returned.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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But Dallas answered a short time later, with Colin Blackwell making a nice move to elude Wild defenseman Brock Faber, then zipping a shot to cut Minnesota’s lead to one.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Everything is quiet apart from the rustle of leaves and the gentle murmur of voices from the bar.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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Snowy and great egrets swoop across the water, and a gentle breeze rustles the golden-hued marsh grass this region is said to be named for.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The tart’s crust was barely there, just a buttery whisper under the fruit.—
Michelle Huneven,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The World Bank’s climate strategy, which sets a climate lending target of 45%, expires in June, but discussions on a new plan are being relegated to whispers in corridors, The Guardian reports.—
Chloé Farand,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Burr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burr. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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