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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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as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
the little plane buzzed past the crowd
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Recent Examples of buzz
Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The movie, which stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz, has been the talk of the current 2025 Venice Film Festival with a 14-minute standing ovation that has made the rounds on social media, only increasing the buzz.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The catch generated buzz all throughout the week.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Early buzz is that Apatow skillfully navigates both the humor and the heartbreak.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The movie, which stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz, has been the talk of the current 2025 Venice Film Festival with a 14-minute standing ovation that has made the rounds on social media, only increasing the buzz.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Apple users are buzzing with excitement as the media giant is expected to release its next iPhone in the coming days.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The catch generated buzz all throughout the week.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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Recovering data and messages had been key to their investigation and it was initially suggested that large amounts had been deleted.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The messages contained information only someone close to Lauryn would have known, throwing twist into the mystery.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Schumann Resonance Time Acceleration Schumann resonances are natural, low-frequency electromagnetic hums that form in the cavity between Earth’s surface and the ionosphere (50-600 miles above the surface).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The lobby bar, meanwhile, hums as the social engine of the property.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One current rumor is that Reilly may walk out of the jury house altogether, which would add another dramatic complication to the season.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Presley responded to rumors of her dispute with her granddaughter in August 2023.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The opening craze has calmed down.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Opendoor , recently at the center of a meme stock craze, was also one of retail investors' favorites heading into September.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Drue Tranquill, a linebacker, not a defensive lineman, burst through the line on a blitz for two sacks in the second half.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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So many balls burst through my hands.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Panthers were always going to favor Jones and DJ Wonnum in a pass-rushing rotation.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Paramedics rushed him to the hospital.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rather than go up with his right hand, the Nuggets star used his big mitt to zip a pass through two Estonian defenders.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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That's fast enough to zip from New York to Los Angeles in under two seconds — and to escape the galaxy entirely.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Thelma When 93-year-old Thelma Post (June Squibb) receives a panicked phone call from someone posing as her grandson, she's duped into mailing $10,000 to bail him out of trouble.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Jayhawks had their timeouts and the two-minute warning, so his call was not without merit.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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