1
as in calls
a communication by telephone
give me a buzz when you decide
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2
as in hums
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the motor made a soft buzz
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3
as in rages
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
longer hairstyles are the buzz this season
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1
as in bursts
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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2
as in scurries
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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3
as in zips
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 buzzes
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
About halfway through our interview, Uchis’ phone buzzes.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Moments later, her phone buzzes with an alert.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Once home to the city’s tuna fishing community, the neighborhood now buzzes with trattorias, gelaterias, and lively public art celebrating its roots.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
When your phone buzzes with a message saying your flight is canceled, your first instinct is to panic.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025
By day the Ultramar pool bar offers refreshing beverages and light fare while at night the place buzzes with energy and music.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Beetle buzzes by with tiny pumpkins perched on top, and Xuanwu, a ground robot carrying a drone, walks ominously in the background.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
In September, New York buzzes with the energy of New York Fashion Week (NYFW).
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
The air buzzes with nostalgia and pride as alumni return to the yard, reconnecting with old classmates, sharing stories, and celebrating the legacy that shaped them.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
Go to Settings > Apps > Phone and toggle Haptics off to stop those subtle buzzes that can feel like extra notifications.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
About halfway through our interview, Uchis’ phone buzzes.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Lean too hard, exceed a set speed threshold, or approach a hazard, and the seat buzzes to alert you.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Moments later, her phone buzzes with an alert.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Once home to the city’s tuna fishing community, the neighborhood now buzzes with trattorias, gelaterias, and lively public art celebrating its roots.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
When your phone buzzes with a message saying your flight is canceled, your first instinct is to panic.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025
By day the Ultramar pool bar offers refreshing beverages and light fare while at night the place buzzes with energy and music.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Beetle buzzes by with tiny pumpkins perched on top, and Xuanwu, a ground robot carrying a drone, walks ominously in the background.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
In September, New York buzzes with the energy of New York Fashion Week (NYFW).
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
The air buzzes with nostalgia and pride as alumni return to the yard, reconnecting with old classmates, sharing stories, and celebrating the legacy that shaped them.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzes
Noun
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Inside, a 20-megapixel camera handles video calls and content capture.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As Jarcovjáková travels from the former Czechoslovakia to Japan and West Berlin, navigating rejection and the lives of various lovers, the murmurs of voices, quiet footsteps and hums of crowded rooms accompany her striking black-and-white photography.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yet something more complicated hums beneath the surface.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But as the battle between the NWSL and WSL for the title of women’s soccer’s top league rages, Thompson’s move across the pond won’t be the last salvo fired.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Expect the list of targets to get longer tomorrow night as one of the most vital shows on TV rages on like a pissed off Eric Cartman.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once a cushioned conduit to the other side, the casket now bursts with the wisdom of a life lived outside the box.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Later, as the film plays, the crowd bursts intermittently into laughter, cracking up at the clown-car quality of everyone piling into the van for the first time.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The older dog is shown marching along, while the puppy scurries along, attempting to match its pace.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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In some versions of the tale, the wolf scurries off to the forest while the three pigs live happily ever after in humble homesteads of their choice.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Simple combinations like 1111, 4444 and 1234 were used to gain access to the messages waiting in the inbox.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the first of several messages, Jenner, 70, shared an image of herself and Lawrence cuddling on a bed, acting surprised while reading a book.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This has translated into freakishly unstable songs that spin from garish wubs and witch folk to lullaby-like purrs.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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But the other people who live nearby may not be so easily swayed by those adorable puppy dog eyes or precious purrs and might get very irritated.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The third-year running back was in the midst of a quiet season, getting just three rushes for six yards across three games.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Buzzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzes. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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