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buzz

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verb

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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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Recent Examples of buzz
Noun
Dart was extremely productive for the Rebels and has been receiving some first-round buzz as of late. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 Right now, the main buzz within the Bravoverse is whether Lindsay will return next season. Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
These include pulsing, buzzing, squealing, clicking, chirping, roaring, humming, whistling, hissing and rushing. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025 Poole buzzed through Creed, creating a huge collision. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buzz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
  • The High Priestess asks you to listen to the subtle messages from your inner voice and pay attention to the signs around you.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
  • The night was filled with family, powerful messages — and of course soaring vocals, incredible costumes and masterful choreography.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Star Ja Morant Exits Thunder Game with Concerning Injury For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The Hamden County District Attorney in Massachusetts on Thursday addressed rumors of a New England serial killer after authorities discovered a woman's body off a bike path in Springfield on Tuesday.
    Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • More than a decade after the Ice Bucket Challenge flooded social media with footage of people getting drenched in freezing water for a good cause, the viral craze is back — this time to raise awareness and funds for mental health.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Liquid lipsticks have long evolved since the original 2015 craze.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Coogler burst onto the scene with the indie hit Fruitvale Station before going on to direct Creed and the Black Panther franchise (the latter two both starred Jordan).
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Culture Club burst onto the UK new romantic scene in 1981 and became one of the most defining and influential bands of their generation.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Over three seasons at Alabama, his sideline-to-sideline speed showed through, as did his ability to rush the quarterback.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • After two strong seasons at Boise State, Jeanty had a historic 2024 season, rushing for 2,601 yards with 29 touchdowns while leading the Broncos to the College Football Playoff.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • President Trump wants to lower those rates to keep the economy humming despite the slowdown his far-reaching tariffs threaten to trigger.
    Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The sun hums the rhythm, the moon sips the bassline.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The pope's Easter message included a call for an end to conflicts in the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
    Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Signal is an encrypted service mainly used for text messaging, although it can also be used for voice and video calls.
    Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Saldana continues, as the kitties all purr in the background.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The frequency of a cat's purr, usually between 25 to 150 hertz, has therapeutic effects on a person's body and mind, according to an article from Inspira Health Network.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025

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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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