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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
Gnats buzzed around the park in the afternoon light.
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Hermanos Espinoza were one of the most buzzed about bands at the 40th South by Southwest music festival, which took place earlier this month in Austin, Texas.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
My phone buzzed — Yusuf had sent me an image of the poster for his show.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Opened in May 2022, the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma has quickly become one of the most buzzed about destinations in music tourism.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Mar. 2026
In the early lunch window on Tuesday, Episcopal teachers and students buzzed amongst themselves about the Waddle trade.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Neighbors buzzed the gate, but no one answered.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Even coffee shops and street corners buzzed with activity and people Monday and Tuesday morning in ways rarely seen since the dot-com days of the late 1990s.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
And nobody made hitters uncomfortable – or buzzed the tower – quite like the late Don Drysdale, the 6-foot-6 sidearming right-hander who, along with Sandy Koufax, was such a vital part of Dodger rotations for much of the ’60s.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Hermanos Espinoza were one of the most buzzed about bands at the 40th South by Southwest music festival, which took place earlier this month in Austin, Texas.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
My phone buzzed — Yusuf had sent me an image of the poster for his show.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Opened in May 2022, the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma has quickly become one of the most buzzed about destinations in music tourism.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Mar. 2026
In the early lunch window on Tuesday, Episcopal teachers and students buzzed amongst themselves about the Waddle trade.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Neighbors buzzed the gate, but no one answered.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Even coffee shops and street corners buzzed with activity and people Monday and Tuesday morning in ways rarely seen since the dot-com days of the late 1990s.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
And nobody made hitters uncomfortable – or buzzed the tower – quite like the late Don Drysdale, the 6-foot-6 sidearming right-hander who, along with Sandy Koufax, was such a vital part of Dodger rotations for much of the ’60s.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzed
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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
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Sharma sped to 50 off 23 balls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The gallery hummed with the ideal number and mix of people—reverent Sherald fans, art students in statement glasses, and little kids rushing up to the massive canvases and screaming in delight.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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Generators hummed as families gathered outside campers and horse trailers to share barbecue and beers.—
Molly Hennessy-Fiske,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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An agent pointed to the other end of the terminal, and the woman hurried off.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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The district was represented by general counsel Devora Navera Reed as well as by an outside counsel who hurried to the scene.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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David Pastrnak gained the zone and slipped a pass over to Zacha, who zipped a wrist shot through Luukkonen’s pads for the GWG, his 24th goal of the season.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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This book recently zipped to the top of my library hold list thanks to a recommendation from the late Greg Tate.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LX served as a robust celebration of culture that brimmed with symbolism and celebrity cameos.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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At the time the Academy West Investments affiliate bought University Park, which is two blocks from the UC Berkeley campus, the then-owners brimmed with confidence that the property offered plenty of upside.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 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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When Clark’s tooth went flying late in the game, members of the UCLA staff scurried around to try and find it.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Buzzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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