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as in message
a communication by telephone
give me a buzz when you decide
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as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the motor made a soft buzz
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
the buzz is that this would-be blockbuster will be the bomb of the summer
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as in craze
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
longer hairstyles are the buzz this season
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as in to rush
to proceed or move quickly
we've been buzzing around all morning getting ready for the meeting with the VIPs from the head office
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Recent Examples of buzz
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Even without suiting up for spring practice, there is still a great buzz and expectation that Manning will improve on his 26 touchdown passes and 3,163 yards.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
While Lopez snapped photos inside the club, outside Doja Cat levitated over Wynn Golf Club on a hydraulic platform, performing several hits in a metallic spacesuit as drones buzzed overhead like flying saucers.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 8 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Today, New York City marked its first lovely warm day in months—and while the spring season is not official here until later this month, there is already a palpable buzz around the city.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Even without suiting up for spring practice, there is still a great buzz and expectation that Manning will improve on his 26 touchdown passes and 3,163 yards.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
From early morning until sunset, the property buzzes with energy.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
While Lopez snapped photos inside the club, outside Doja Cat levitated over Wynn Golf Club on a hydraulic platform, performing several hits in a metallic spacesuit as drones buzzed overhead like flying saucers.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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Using a special encryption code, the operatives could translate the numerals into a readable message.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jovial Jupiter stations direct in your 3rd House of Communication, helping messages land and showering your daily exchanges with motivation and inspiration.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This can be thought of as the background hum of the universe from a host of more distant collision events underlying that loud crashing orchestra of relatively close massive black hole mergers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Freight House building creaks and moans underfoot, and passing trains produce little more than a subtle hum.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Multiple students cited concerns of rumors of rising crime in Austin or West Campus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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In this one, the death of a young woman ends up dividing its citizens, stoking rumors and accusations.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As with the cold plunging craze, saunas increasingly serve as a kind of social lubricant, a place where people can find connection and a brief reprieve from their phones.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the first part of the two-episode finale, audiences are introduced to Bella (Emma Halleen), a perfectly normal high school student who watches as The Beauty craze sweeps through her world.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Picturesque wind instruments suddenly burst forth as if a flock of birds were flying over the pyramids.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wembanyama burst around it, received a pass and threw down a dunk.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The sound of rushing cars fades into the gentle fluttering of pages in the wind.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a major conduit for the fertilizer trade — has also led to a spike in the price of crop nutrients as farmers rush to secure supply.—
Hallie Gu,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seizures, fights also reported on calls Most of the 911 calls were made by the camp’s contract medical staff.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In other words, caffeine provides an instant wake-up call, while the supporting players address longer-term concerns like discoloration, fine lines, and mild hollowness.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Honey is ready to bring love, purrs and playful cuddles to her forever home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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For many of us, our truest Valentine has four legs, a wagging tail, a gentle purr or a happy chirp.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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