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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
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The first-term Maryland governor is already drawing early buzz from high-profile figures and media outlets as a potential 2028 presidential contender.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2025
Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
Comic Leanne Morgan glows in peach for an interview, accessorized with an invisible halo of buzzing nerves clouding her thoughts.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 31 July 2025
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Noun
This field is generating significant buzz among major tech companies like IBM, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The first-term Maryland governor is already drawing early buzz from high-profile figures and media outlets as a potential 2028 presidential contender.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2025
Verb
Typically buzzing with brands, retailers and denim heads from across the globe, this season’s edition felt noticeably quieter than in previous years.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
Comic Leanne Morgan glows in peach for an interview, accessorized with an invisible halo of buzzing nerves clouding her thoughts.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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Mitchell Trubisky, who is currently a backup quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, sent a message to Williams.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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With the 2025-26 school year starting next week in some counties, Maryland’s two top education leaders had a message for local school officials: Follow state law.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Speculation of a new era from Swift began on Monday (Aug. 11) when rumors of her 12th studio album were stoked thanks to the appearance of a countdown clock on her official website.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
12 Aug. 2025
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On social media, rumors of Immigration Customs Enforcement operations spread quickly.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Searches for boho braids have climbed over 5,000% on Google in the past month alone—and Mensah has seen the craze reflected in the growing waiting list in her salon too.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 Aug. 2025
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The shoes were usually worn by fathers or middle-aged men, but were then adopted by street style influencers, propelling the dad shoe into a hot fashion trend, with Nike, New Balance, Asics and more footwear companies leaning into the dad shoe craze.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Berries—and raspberries in particular—are another food that’s bursting with fiber.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
4 Aug. 2025
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Perabo burst onto the scene as wannabe singer Violet Sanford, who moves from New Jersey to N.Y.C. to pursue her dreams — and ends up joining the Coyote Ugly crew.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Giant rushed for 293 carries, producing 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The motion raised several concerns with the trial, claiming the court provided inadequate jury instructions related to the conspiracy to commit murder charge, the jury rushed to reach a verdict and the defense did not have enough time to prepare, among other points of contention.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hiring has kept up a solid, albeit slower pace, humming along with less disruption than some economists anticipated.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Nets could never find a way to get their offense humming in minutes.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, no reports as anything more than a phone call for Rodrygo, who while more expensive, is much younger and is more likely to hold, or even increase, his value during his time in Munich.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Report of gunshots, driver covered in blood leads to discovery of body in woods Dispatchers received a 911 call around 5:42 a.m. reporting gunshots, the prosecutor said.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fluffy robot pets that purr for your attention or tell you a joke.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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And yes, the dogs bark, quietly, and the cats purr.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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