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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
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Thousands of Boise State football fans create a permanent buzz of chatter and excitement as the Broncos prepare to host Memphis in the first home game of the 2026 season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
The sheer chaos of that finish, en route to a return to Indianapolis, already had basketball fans buzzing.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This was always the case, but has only recently garnered more attention as the buzz around a potential deal began to fizzle after the combine.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Thousands of Boise State football fans create a permanent buzz of chatter and excitement as the Broncos prepare to host Memphis in the first home game of the 2026 season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Despite the puddle water, her wings seem more elastic and buzz with greater force.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
The sheer chaos of that finish, en route to a return to Indianapolis, already had basketball fans buzzing.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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If messages pile up, pause notifications for at least an hour — do your best to spend that hour focused on whatever task is most troubling you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lopez did not respond to multiple messages from The Star for this voter guide.—
Nathan Pilling
March 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Modern and understated, the design is deliberately pared back—a welcome antidote to the constant hum of New York City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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His wife, Missy Plummer, expects to hear a constant hum, even though Google has said the data center buildings will be set back far enough from the property’s border to shield from industrial noise.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Speculation and rumors ran rampant and the dissemination of official information was slow.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Trezak also asked that parents remind their students to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information, particularly on social media.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Labubus made popular by celebrities Olivia Attwood, Simone Biles and others joined in on the 2025 Labubu craze, contributing to its popularity.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The craze of public companies that once sought to mimic Strategy by stocking up on bitcoin as a company treasury asset were the essence of the crypto market last summer.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The escalating tensions came into sharp focus March 27, when animosity between GOP lawmakers in the two chambers of Congress burst dramatically into view.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lendeborg today feels like an overnight sensation, bursting on the scene in his maize-and-blue out of nowhere.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital by Santa Monica Fire Department paramedics, the man was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And second-base ump Emil Jimenez missed the call.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The candidates covered a wide range of topics over two hours, including calls for modernizing firefighting technologies and more transparency for the Department of Insurance in rate adjustment cases and claims handling.—
Pat Maio,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 1 Apr. 2026.
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