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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
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Despite the buzz, Clausen and Bird are remaining healthily skeptical of whether this movie will launch them to overnight fame.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
New York City is still buzzing after a historic NBA Finals in which the Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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Noun
The retailer has long relied on collaborations with fashion and lifestyle brands to generate buzz, from designer collections to partnerships with brands such as Champion and Kendra Scott.
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Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Despite the buzz, Clausen and Bird are remaining healthily skeptical of whether this movie will launch them to overnight fame.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Verb
Originally introduced as part of Applebee’s monthly drink promotions in October 2017, the Dollarita quickly built a cult following fueled by its low price point and viral social media buzz.
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Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
New York City is still buzzing after a historic NBA Finals in which the Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
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Having trouble getting your message across?
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New signs are emerging that the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention center in the Florida Everglades may soon shut down, despite conflicting messages from state officials in recent weeks.
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Even when guitarist Kurt Ballou’s noise screeches over the top, the low end remains like a persistent hum.
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The town's hospital hums with constant activity, marking the scale of the outbreak in the town.
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The latest celebs to fall prey to the romance rumor mill?
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Mitchell joins a Celtics position group headlined by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, though the latter is the subject of trade rumors after he was floated in a potential swap for Giannis Antetokounmpo (whom the Miami Heat ultimately acquired).
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The protein craze shows no signs of slowing down, and author Arash Hashemi has a new cookbook that's perfect for anyone looking add more nutritious, flavorful high-protein meals to their routine.
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Don’t Worry Darling, a thriller in the vein of The Stepford Wives, caused a media craze, to put it mildly.
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Without a care about the mud or the impending return to reality, the crowd relished the final moments of the festival as fireworks burst over the stage.
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In two places outside Berlin, the concrete of the A2 burst due to the high temperatures and the highway had to be closed.
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After Sunday’s draw, coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team had to rush to the airport since it was ordered to be back in Mexico before the streetlights came on.
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Friends said he had been rushed to the hospital on June 12, where doctors discovered a serious undiagnosed heart condition.
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While the ongoing calls for accountability from company officials continue to flood in from residents and city officials alike, GKN Aerospace has opened a community initiative to support evacuees and pledged $500,000 to people impacted by the crisis.
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My 21-year-old child responds only sporadically to texts and phone calls, often going days or weeks without a response.
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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.
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That detail has led researchers to wonder whether the purr is partly a self-healing mechanism, a body soothing itself from the inside out.
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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