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
Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
At night, Mandarin Plaza buzzes with conversation from the tea shop in the center.
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
From early morning until sunset, the property buzzes with energy.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
On the ground level, Gaia Bar, situated in a quiet courtyard, is the place to enjoy a signature craft cocktail, while just outside, Athens buzzes with activity.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
For better and worse, the energy that once belonged to the cineplex now buzzes on our small screens, with all of the industry consequences that that entails.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
When Cana reaches capacity, the dining room buzzes with energy.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026
On weekdays and weekends, the dining room buzzes with conversation as people of all ages enjoy dim sum.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The energy and excitement of a diverse crowd buzzes as silverware and glasses clink.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 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
The air buzzes with light music and the sound of the espresso machine as Victoria Semerei, absorbed in a book, lounges in a chair.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
At night, Mandarin Plaza buzzes with conversation from the tea shop in the center.
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
From early morning until sunset, the property buzzes with energy.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
On the ground level, Gaia Bar, situated in a quiet courtyard, is the place to enjoy a signature craft cocktail, while just outside, Athens buzzes with activity.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
For better and worse, the energy that once belonged to the cineplex now buzzes on our small screens, with all of the industry consequences that that entails.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
When Cana reaches capacity, the dining room buzzes with energy.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026
On weekdays and weekends, the dining room buzzes with conversation as people of all ages enjoy dim sum.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The energy and excitement of a diverse crowd buzzes as silverware and glasses clink.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzes
Noun
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Police then received multiple calls from residents who were experiencing respiratory irritation, and a hazmat incident was initiated.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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All calls will be kept confidential.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yosef’s relationship with his sister, Azraa, hums with the familiar chords of siblinghood — antagonism and refuge intertwined.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2026
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Deep into the Panamanian night, the forest hums with sound.—
Leonie Baier,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Though supportive, Rudy could fly into rages.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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An actress in 1962 Cuban, as its missiles crisis rages, confuses her role in a film and real life.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 60-year immigration bubble finally bursts.—
,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Bridgerton fans can spot the Old Royal Naval College mostly throughout season 2, like when a paperboy scurries across the grounds to deliver the latest gossip from Lady Whistledown in the first episode.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As of now, the areas with the greatest threat to see any significant accumulation would be the farthest southeastern parts of our region before the storm zips off to the east.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Even though Khamenei's father is dead, an account with his portrait was active on Thursday, mainly reposting messages from his son.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Smith said the government was lucky to even get access to the messages given the app’s security measures.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 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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