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verb

present participle of buzz
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as in bursting
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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Recent Examples of buzzing
Verb
Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025 From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing. Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 The program is also still buzzing from landing five-star quarterback recruit Bryce Underwood. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 With the home crowd still buzzing from the Commanders' first playoff berth since 2020, Reaves turned his focus to something even more significant. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 All-Star point guard Trae Young has dazzled this year and has Atlanta buzzing about the postseason. David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024 The holiday buzz continues to stay buzzing, Pisces! Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024 While a bunch of famous people are expecting in the coming year, here are six that pop culture fans are buzzing about most. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 28 Dec. 2024 In early 2020, Daniel Bachman stood at the edge of a creek in Falmouth, Virginia, recording the sounds of the insects chittering and buzzing around him. Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
Adjective
  • However, the busy year has hit a bit of a lull in early May.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 11 May 2025
  • New hotels are addressing the long-standing lack of good accommodations, and the harbor is now a busy stop for cruise ships bound for Lisbon and Málaga.
    Christopher Bagley, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • An intellectually dense film bursting with ideas, some of them contradictory, some troubling, all of them provocative.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
  • At one point Harry Maguire tried to inject urgency, bursting forward with the ball and urging Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot to run ahead.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The work was conducted in FIU’s battery lab — filled with flashing chargers, humming fans, pumps cycling the air, temperature controllers and other gear — has everything needed to make batteries from scratch.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
  • And Yoshi put his arm around my shoulder, sinking a little further into the mattress, humming just under his breath.
    Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • It was developed as a major family entertainment property targeting both Spanish-speaking and international markets, with a vibrant ensemble cast led by Joaquín Reyes and Arturo Valls.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
  • The Reposado expression is aged in oak barrels, balancing the vibrant agave flavors with subtle wood influences.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.
    Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In a thriving and competitive women's division, the consistent presence of a talent like Bliss would undoubtedly provide a substantial boost, injecting another layer of depth, star power, and compelling storylines into the roster.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Economic Growth: Promoting policies that attract businesses, support local entrepreneurship, and ensure access to opportunities for all residents, contributing to a thriving and sustainable Fort Worth economy.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Insects, much like their human counterparts, are more lively in the spring and summer when the weather is warmer.
    Simmone Shah, Time, 20 May 2025
  • The conversation was lively and funny, with the actress discussing her defining role in 1976’s Carrie and nearly missing out on Lynne Ramsay’s current Cannes title, Die, My Love.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • The 124th Running of The Dinner Party Stakes A crowded field turned toward the final stretch of the 1 1/8-mile turf run, the last race before the evening’s main event, before Fort Washington pulled away with Cash Equity surging.
    Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
  • As the diplomatic cars slipped through Istanbul’s crowded streets, US frustration seemed to mount.
    Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 16 May 2025

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“Buzzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzing. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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