as in busy
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the arena is really buzzing tonight
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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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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
Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
The unconventional thriller played like gangbusters to the buzzing New York crowd.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
At the time of his sentencing, Williams was a buzzing rapper, with his 2021 mixtape Shiesty Season, his only full-length project, peaking at Number Three on the Billboard 200.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The hotel is just steps away from some of São Paulo’s major attractions, including museums, shopping, and a buzzing nightlife scene.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Just down the hill, West Hollywood has lots of other diversions to keep you entertained and at ease, including award-winning spas, sushi omakase at the always-buzzing Uchi, and endless workout opportunities from group fitness classes to Runyon Canyon hikes.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
The space itself — bright, polished, and buzzing — sets the tone for a brunch that’s chic without being stiff.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Their move back to the Taiwanese capital, where the mother sets up a food stand in a buzzing night market, brings them into closer proximity with her family.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
From right to left, Minion's piece transitions from the portrait to a picture of the basketball player celebrating, accentuated with lines that echo his excitement, and then to a buzzing rod of light that highlights the star's role as a facilitator on the court.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Best Time to Visit The best times to visit São Paulo are between September and November, when the city is buzzing with events—don’t miss the São Paulo Biennial and the Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
But the sight of a flying skateboard buzzing across the skyline?
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Restaurants named in the Michelin Guide American South have been announced, and now is the perfect time to get a taste of what the food scene has been buzzing about all year.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
After buzzing past $100M global last weekend, the anime has now reached $139M global (including Japan where Toho releases).
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025
The crowd at the Rogers Centre was already buzzing after second baseman Bo Bichette hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the third inning to give Toronto an early lead.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The claustrophobic heat, the humidity in my nostrils, the mosquitoes that never stopped buzzing.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
With the Garden crowd buzzing, Islander coach Patrick Roy called his timeout to settle his players down.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Patterson, 53, was introduced by City Manager Marcus Jones to a buzzing room at a press conference Monday morning at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
The unconventional thriller played like gangbusters to the buzzing New York crowd.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
At the time of his sentencing, Williams was a buzzing rapper, with his 2021 mixtape Shiesty Season, his only full-length project, peaking at Number Three on the Billboard 200.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The hotel is just steps away from some of São Paulo’s major attractions, including museums, shopping, and a buzzing nightlife scene.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Just down the hill, West Hollywood has lots of other diversions to keep you entertained and at ease, including award-winning spas, sushi omakase at the always-buzzing Uchi, and endless workout opportunities from group fitness classes to Runyon Canyon hikes.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
The space itself — bright, polished, and buzzing — sets the tone for a brunch that’s chic without being stiff.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Their move back to the Taiwanese capital, where the mother sets up a food stand in a buzzing night market, brings them into closer proximity with her family.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
From right to left, Minion's piece transitions from the portrait to a picture of the basketball player celebrating, accentuated with lines that echo his excitement, and then to a buzzing rod of light that highlights the star's role as a facilitator on the court.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Shaw-naé explains how then-mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is dying to speak with her, how the Venmo CEO invited her to some fancy app meeting, all while Al Roker is buzzing on her phone to give an update on Friday’s upcoming dinner service.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Best Time to Visit The best times to visit São Paulo are between September and November, when the city is buzzing with events—don’t miss the São Paulo Biennial and the Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
But the sight of a flying skateboard buzzing across the skyline?
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Restaurants named in the Michelin Guide American South have been announced, and now is the perfect time to get a taste of what the food scene has been buzzing about all year.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
After buzzing past $100M global last weekend, the anime has now reached $139M global (including Japan where Toho releases).
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025
The crowd at the Rogers Centre was already buzzing after second baseman Bo Bichette hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the third inning to give Toronto an early lead.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The claustrophobic heat, the humidity in my nostrils, the mosquitoes that never stopped buzzing.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
With the Garden crowd buzzing, Islander coach Patrick Roy called his timeout to settle his players down.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
Adjective
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At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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City soon claimed the blueprint as their own, bursting through on goal on four occasions after sweeping moves.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Plant sugars usually concentrate in plant leaves and roots and act as a sort of natural anti-freeze that keeps plant cells from bursting in the cold.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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But much of it has also been done in private, with scouts scurrying across the country to see players early and begin tracking their progress throughout the season.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Inside, there’s the occasional model being fitted and photographed, outside there are truck drivers, caterers, lighting specialists and many more milling around or scurrying about.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Right off the bat, the room was humming.—
Elizabeth Leonard,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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When the Panthers’ run offense is humming, Carolina can build leads and gain momentum.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The coast along the Miraflores neighborhood is ideal for its waves and winds, as well as vibrant culture, food, and people to enjoy after your sesh.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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The city feels like Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls—its energetic downtown area is filled with artisanal shops, quirky history, and a vibrant community.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Swain agreed and boarded the red-eye to Heathrow toting a bulging roller suitcase packed full of financials.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Suddenly 10 more heads surfaced, every bulging eye on us.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The conservative backlash isn’t surprising, but we were still left genuinely puzzled by the unshakable belief that a lesbian nun is as far-fetched a notion as a flying elephant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The wood-free Hyper Core composite walls are finished in automotive grade aluminum outer panels framed out via 11-gauge aluminum corner rails, protecting the trailer from low branches and flying debris.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cubes work by simply filling them up with clothes, zipping them shut, then using the middle zipper to compress clothes down to a much smaller package.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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There’s a big difference between occasionally dabbling in a few sailings to the Bahamas—or perhaps zipping about on a speedboat—and true expertise in the water.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Buzzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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