BUZZING Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

buzzing 1 of 2

adjective

as in busy

marked by much life, movement, or activity the arena is really buzzing tonight

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buzzing

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verb

present participle of buzz

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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as in scurrying

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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as in humming

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 buzzing

Adjective

The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 The feeding ports keep out buzzing bees, while the ant moat hanger will keep away pesky ants, so the nectar is saved just for the hummingbirds. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026 Scott Usheroff The wine scene has evolved from hobby industry to a buzzing, blooming viticulture scene. — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Drawing inspiration from both family recipes and a buzzing street food culture, Ngon’s dishes are vibrant and packed with flavor. — Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026 The town's main thoroughfare, Anderson Avenue, is home to a buzzing variety of bars, restaurants, and shops. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 Hudson Square is a thriving and buzzing creative hub–and the Dominick’s Street Art Search is designed so their guests could experience exactly that. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 Since the Bankhead and Livermore Cinema opened, a number of popular restaurants – including Zachary’s Pizza, Sauced BBQ and Spirits and Locanda Wine Bar have transformed a once-desolate block into a buzzing culinary destination. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2026

Verb

Ahead, check out 13 celebrities who who weren’t at the nuptials that have fans buzzing. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 In the suburbs and across major cities, the buzzing machines are everywhere. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Plants flower in shades of yellow, red, pink, or white and are always buzzing with pollinators. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 As the train approaches Portland, the view shifts again, with bridges, waterways, and buzzing streets. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 At this time of year, Grinter Farms is quiet, save for the insects buzzing around the property. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Labarge’s memoir is currently buzzing around a lot of wonderful water coolers. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026 Perched on an oceanfront bluff 800 miles above the shore, its sprawling outdoor patio, once a buzzing boho hub of belly dancing and poetry readings, is now an idyllic setting for a sunset drink. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 New classroom rules, local Independence Day celebrations, and a wildfire-fighting goat brigade had the Sacramento region buzzing this Fourth of July weekend. — Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing

Adjective

The tribe wants to build a travel center on the land along a busy highway on Long Island.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Because Saturday is typically the busiest day for car sales, most dealerships remain open then and close on Sundays instead.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

Definition of busy

Verb

But with the righty and the Yankees donning stars and stripes themed jerseys, bombs began bursting in the humid Bronx air shortly after Saturday’s game began.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
Behind them, downtown streets filled with supporters waving banners and fireworks bursting overhead—a pre-match spectacle Toronto had never experienced.

— Shelby Blackley, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of bursting

Verb

If seeing one scurrying through your living room sends you scrambling for a quick remedy, your instincts are on track.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
The cute animal, who was wearing a leash, was seen happily scurrying around the sandy coastline at sunset, while also taking a dip in the water, alongside Atkins' dog.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Definition of scurrying

Verb

Increasingly, the crux of the debate around AI’s sustainability has been focused on data centers, which make the nebulous concept of AI very concrete with their massive, humming warehouses full of servers and huge energy requirements.

— Sasha Luccioni, Time, 3 July 2026
Project Bluestem Data centers emit humming sounds from generators, fans and other equipment.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Definition of humming

Adjective

With their jewel-like seeds, vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, pomegranates have long been prized around the world.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
That means little details make a large impact—this chartreuse look could stand well on its own, but the black open-toed heels and sheer tights underneath sharpen the otherwise-vibrant outfit.

— Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of vibrant

Verb

As the influence of the Daoism of Celestial Masters spread, Zhang Daoling would also come to be seen as a powerful deity in his own right, often depicted with bulging eyes and wearing a red robe, accompanied by a tiger.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Dodgers two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani waddled through the clubhouse after the Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback victory against the Padres on Friday night, the bulging ice wraps around his left knee and right arm creating a penguin-like effect to his gait.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of bulging

Verb

At the heart of every Freak is its distinctive flying carousel architecture.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Surveillance footage captured by a camera on the affected home, shared by Avila's daughter Jennifer Barbour on Facebook, shows the vehicle flying off the road before striking the home.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of flying

Verb

Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.

— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Returning to the director’s chair 11 years after drug-cartel drama 600 Miles, Gabriel Ripstein keeps things zipping along in an entertaining satire which, once again, highlights the rottenness at international football’s core.

— Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026