buzz 1 of 2

noun

Definition of buzznext
1
as in message
a communication by telephone give me a buzz when you decide

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2
as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion the motor made a soft buzz

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3
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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buzz

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verb

ˈbəz How to pronounce buzz (audio)
1
as in to burst
to be copiously supplied for months the area has been buzzing with rumors that a megacorporation plans to locate its headquarters here

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2
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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3
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
Noun
Still, the buzz was undeniable at the largest scale, even with the stop-start nature of the match, punctuated by four hydration breaks due to the poor air quality. — Meg Linehan, New York Times, 17 July 2026 This also marked only the second year since 2009 that no Saturday Night Live regulars were nominated in the Supporting Actor or Supporting Actress categories, despite significant buzz (and campaigning) for Ashley Padilla and Marcelo Hernandez. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Verb
The directing duo received awards buzz for 2019's Uncut Gems, after which the pair broke off. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 In the suburbs and across major cities, the buzzing machines are everywhere. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for buzz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
  1. message
  2. hum
  3. rumor
  4. craze
  5. burst
  6. rush
  7. call
  8. purr
Noun
  • The juxtaposition of the two messages illuminates the deepening faultlines and anxieties within the technological competition between the US and China, which the rapid rise of AI is only deepening.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • This story is based on dozens of interviews with Jean, her friends and colleagues, law enforcement officials, psychologists, academics and experts in the field of romance scams, as well as a review of more than 10,000 messages.
    — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of message
Noun
  • Scattered on the dunes, the surviving population of Gaza was reduced to bare existence, subject to unrelenting hunger and thirst under the ever-present hum of killer drones and bomber jets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • At Maywood’s Riverfront Park, Ma was accompanied by the vroom of nearby traffic, cascade of a yucca rainstick and burbling hum of a water synth.
    — Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of hum
Noun
  • Supermodel Karlie Kloss also attended, seemingly putting to rest any rumors of a rift between her and Swift.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Even so, rumors suggest that such glasses may not appear until late next year, so software support is more likely for iOS 28.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of rumor
Noun
  • So good was their relationship that when a viral social media craze called the Ice Bucket Challenge swarmed around the world in 2014, Anderson felt brave enough to nominate the fearsome Scot.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • As the sourdough bread craze continues, more companies are producing their own loaves for shoppers to try.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026
Definition of craze
Verb
  • But the comics bubble burst in the early 2000s, right when King was graduating from college.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • In that time, competing tokenization specialists from the crypto industry such as Ondo and Securitize have burst onto the scene, threatening legacy clearing infrastructure through high-profile partnerships with giants including BlackRock.
    — Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of burst
Verb
  • Many real texts from family members are short, rushed and a little messy.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Forwards' explosive movements cause hamstring and knee ligament injuries, including ACL tears, with high recurrence if recovery is rushed.
    — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of rush
Noun
  • The call led to a massive local, state and federal law enforcement presence racing up the one-lane road to the campsite, located 2,000 feet up in rough terrain in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, authorities said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The same day, Smith, who had said during the Zoom call that the family should not be contacted in writing, called Swinehart.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of call
Noun
  • Wafting odors of 100-octane gasoline and rumbling purrs of V8 engines punched through the overcast morning at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday as the Velocity Invitational car meet entered its second day.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
  • But a growing body of research suggests some of the most therapeutic sounds on earth are already in your home — your cat’s purr, rain on the window, birdsong outside.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
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