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
Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
An Israeli drone buzzes over a sea of debris in northern Gaza, where homes were turned into mass graves.
—Anas Baba, NPR, 6 May 2026
This arid hellworld doesn’t seem like a place where creativity would flourish, but the music buzzes with it.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Meanwhile, the boarding house buzzes around him.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Joe is lording over his fiefdom from his den, designed in perfect Don Corleone-chic decor, when his fax machine buzzes to life.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
An alarm that chimes instead of buzzes.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
The 15 seconds is displayed on the pitch clock, and umpires wear a communication device that buzzes when the clock strikes zero.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Amid the population boom, Folsom buzzes with a new vibrancy, as its historic Gold Rush-era downtown is thriving and its surrounding lakes and trails offer plenty of outdoor recreation — and the secret’s getting out.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Niantic, a village within the town of East Lyme in southeastern Connecticut, buzzes with local energy.
—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
An Israeli drone buzzes over a sea of debris in northern Gaza, where homes were turned into mass graves.
—Anas Baba, NPR, 6 May 2026
This arid hellworld doesn’t seem like a place where creativity would flourish, but the music buzzes with it.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Meanwhile, the boarding house buzzes around him.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Joe is lording over his fiefdom from his den, designed in perfect Don Corleone-chic decor, when his fax machine buzzes to life.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
An alarm that chimes instead of buzzes.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
The 15 seconds is displayed on the pitch clock, and umpires wear a communication device that buzzes when the clock strikes zero.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Amid the population boom, Folsom buzzes with a new vibrancy, as its historic Gold Rush-era downtown is thriving and its surrounding lakes and trails offer plenty of outdoor recreation — and the secret’s getting out.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzes
Noun
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Around the same time, Wahl said, authorities began getting calls about gunfire a couple of blocks away.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Noun
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For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Libra, teamwork hums when roles feel fair.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Gross grew up in a typical middle-class Jewish household in Long Island, but her father often flew into violent rages which her mother enabled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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This is all in the first three paragraphs, and the breakdowns—a capacious category that, for Lemann, seems to encompass everything from rages to amiable fugues—do not let up.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Haaland bursts our bubble almost immediately by scoring in the opening five minutes, and Burnley miss a few good first-half chances, with striker Zian Flemming particularly culpable.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 60-year immigration bubble finally bursts.—
,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That goes for much here, from the light that scurries away from Benjamín Echazarreta’s muted camera, to the moments of sweetness that punctuate Mariá Portugal’s largely ominous score.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The way Radcliffe scurries out of his chair and into the green room to meet Liu illustrates her visceral impact.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not to mention, your toiletry bag ends up far less chaotic and actually zips without a fight.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The email first appeared on a YouTuber Frogboyx1Gaming livestream, then spread across ResetEra, GTAForums and Reddit as multiple affiliates confirmed receiving identical messages.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Users can now send messages to Codex via the ChatGPT app.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Honey is ready to bring love, purrs and playful cuddles to her forever home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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