BUZZED Synonyms: 143 Similar and Opposite Words

buzzed

verb

past tense of buzz

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 Two flies buzzed the kitchen while three of their friends did the same in the dry food storage area. — David J. Neal july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 And a bit later, his phone buzzed with a few texts from friends. — Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 On the morning of the 2022 trade deadline, Eric Hosmer’s phone buzzed with messages from people trying to change his mind. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Kennecott was once a thriving mining town that buzzed with activity in the early 20th century, providing comfort and community to hundreds of residents. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 The Philippines had 10 ships, three of which came from its coast guard; a small Philippine government propeller plane also buzzed low above the vessels during the mission. — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 In pictures obtained by Backgrid, Knox sported a bleach-blonde undercut, the back and sides of which were buzzed short. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 July 2026 Swarms of flies buzzed about, occasionally landing on top of Hilton’s head. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 Phones buzzed with alerts that weren't sent out in last year's disaster. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

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The flames that burst from each copper pipe aren’t responsible for generating the organ’s tones.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
The Saturday morning calm at Catalina Island Health’s two-bed emergency room was broken just before noon, when two tourists with arm injuries burst in within minutes of one another.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of burst

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Wilson arced a left-footed pass into the perfect space for the Italian, whose shot was hurried and saved by Arthur Okonkwo.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 July 2026
But morning travelers include schoolchildren, teen drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and workers who may be tired or hurried.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

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Sitting with her children in a carriage during the parade and later appearing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, the princess wore nodded to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana's 1987 Easter outfit in a pale blue ensemble and wide-brimmed hat by Catherine Walker.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Conversations between the two often brimmed with lessons on life, which Honda carries close to heart.

— Julius Miller Follow, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

Definition of brimmed

Verb

Vaquer took out Rodriguez and Perez in the process before the trio scurried away.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
While on camera in Los Angeles' Sherman Oaks neighborhood during a live broadcast, a cockroach scurried across Menitoff's blouse and chest before flying away.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 July 2026