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as in 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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as in sped
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 hummed
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 buzzed
Rivera and Baker were quickly buzzed inside and the two rushed up a flight of stairs after the suspect, the videos show.
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The Royals dugout buzzed with excitement as the ball went out.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
While Katseye were in planning mode, the pop world buzzed with speculation and curiosity about what the performance would bring — or more specifically, who.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026
Inside, the dark, crowded space buzzed with models, photographers, editors, and designers mingling in this Fashion Week Saturday night.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
While Carolina had buzzed the B’s in the opening minutes, the B’s scored on their first shot of the game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The restaurant buzzed with people in attendance chatting with one another and moving around the room.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The three contestants back in the TV studio buzzed in to give their answers in the form of a question during the show’s Double Jeopardy round.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Louise’s phone buzzed in her pocket.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The Royals dugout buzzed with excitement as the ball went out.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
While Katseye were in planning mode, the pop world buzzed with speculation and curiosity about what the performance would bring — or more specifically, who.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026
Inside, the dark, crowded space buzzed with models, photographers, editors, and designers mingling in this Fashion Week Saturday night.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
While Carolina had buzzed the B’s in the opening minutes, the B’s scored on their first shot of the game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The restaurant buzzed with people in attendance chatting with one another and moving around the room.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The three contestants back in the TV studio buzzed in to give their answers in the form of a question during the show’s Double Jeopardy round.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Louise’s phone buzzed in her pocket.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzed
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Rico, his wife Michele and daughter Mia burst from their chairs and cheer as Domino flexes his arms, each sleeved in tattoos of dominoes, palm trees and a Cuban cafetera with biceps.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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My heart is constantly bursting open, while also breaking into a million pieces.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Product development has already been sped up with TickPick’s support, according to Brennan.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Charges say Steward sped through a red light and hit another vehicle at the intersection of Emerson and 26th avenues.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Just outside the main entrance of Spectrum Center, as a saxophone blared and drums rumbled and fans hummed past each other with life, there stood Bradley Davis.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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The church hummed with energy as the gathering engaged in call-and-response heard just about any Sunday in Baptist churches.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Angelenos’ eyes bulged at the $1,500-a-head price tag.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s a wealth of spa options here, none meant to be hurried.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some of us hurried to the NASA website to learn more about this frontierswoman, with the extravagant hair and the biceps of a steelworker, a photo of which also went viral.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Over 50 flies clogged the kitchen area air above the three-compartment sink and 20 flies zipped about under the sink.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Stars doubled their lead on a 2-on-1 rush to the net when Jason Robertson zipped a wrist shot past Wallstedt glove side.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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Come winter, beach towns like this one dotting the Atlantic Coast stretch of Florida surrounding Fort Lauderdale have long brimmed with French Canadian tourists and other snowbirds who arrive for warmth and sunshine.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The minibar brimmed with complimentary sodas, addictively spicy small-batch pimento cheese Lowcountry Kettle Chips, and lemon sugar cookies from Charleston’s Own.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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All three Mets runners scored as Baty scurried to third with a triple.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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With Game 3 of the World Series underway at Dodger Stadium last October, a few folks scurried across a pedestrian bridge with LED lights and blue glow sticks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Buzzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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