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.
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Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
So when something goes on in markets that inspires exuberance or fear, my phone buzzes.
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Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Every point results in cheers and car horns– and on the eve of their past three wins, the city buzzes with a passion that’s simply irresistible, even for the bandwagon fans.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
The machine quietly buzzes and whizzes next to baristas who pull espresso shots.
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Jenna Thompson
june 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
The once-ordinary yard now buzzes with birds, bees and curious neighbors.
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Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
The Coburg Bar buzzes with a zappy, more visible, businesses-like energy.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
The surrounding area buzzes with energy during market hours.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
The ride vehicle buzzes through the track, reaching top speeds of 87 mph.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Noun
Go to Settings > Apps > Phone and toggle Haptics off to stop those subtle buzzes that can feel like extra notifications.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
About halfway through our interview, Uchis’ phone buzzes.
—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Every once in a while, a player buzzes in with an answer that truly catches fans off-guard.
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Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
So when something goes on in markets that inspires exuberance or fear, my phone buzzes.
—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Every point results in cheers and car horns– and on the eve of their past three wins, the city buzzes with a passion that’s simply irresistible, even for the bandwagon fans.
—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
The machine quietly buzzes and whizzes next to baristas who pull espresso shots.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
The once-ordinary yard now buzzes with birds, bees and curious neighbors.
—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
The Coburg Bar buzzes with a zappy, more visible, businesses-like energy.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
The surrounding area buzzes with energy during market hours.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
The ride vehicle buzzes through the track, reaching top speeds of 87 mph.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzes
Noun
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Cisco has built and is refining an AI tool for investor relations that analyzes its financial history alongside competitors’ earnings calls and can anticipate likely questions from specific analysts.
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Florida officials have identified the woman who died after she was mauled by an alligator while swimming in a river with her boyfriend and best friend over the weekend, and 911 calls detail the desperate attempt to save her life.
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The town's hospital hums with constant activity, marking the scale of the outbreak in the town.
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The household hums with collective energy and vibrates with handiwork, intention, love.
Noun
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Emory drank heavily and was prone to terrifying rages.
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Leo is expected to double down on his messages of unity amid polarization, peace as war rages, welcome for migrants and hope for young Spaniards in the era of artificial intelligence.
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Things quickly take a terrifying turn during surgery when a scorpion tail suddenly bursts through Perry’s back, attacking one of the surgeons mid-operation.
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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.
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Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.
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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.
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It zips in the front like my favorite wetsuit, requiring little gymnastics to get on, and provides ample sun coverage for long paddles on the water.
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Not to mention, your toiletry bag ends up far less chaotic and actually zips without a fight.
Noun
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Studies are increasingly showing a strong correlation between time spent with messages and EHRs and physician burnout rates.
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Not to lose your messages and media, set up your Signal Backup (Settings -> Backups -> Enable backups -> View recovery key -> Copy to clipboard -> Next -> Enter the recovery key -> Next -> Continue -> Choose your backup plan).
Noun
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Wafting odors of 100-octane gasoline and rumbling purrs of V8 engines punched through the overcast morning at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday as the Velocity Invitational car meet entered its second day.
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Honey is ready to bring love, purrs and playful cuddles to her forever home.
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“Buzzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzes. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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