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
Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 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
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
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
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
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
On the handful of occasions in each game between them when Jokic catches at the elbow and his teammates clear out, an anxious hush invariably falls over a buzzing arena.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 18 June 2026
On Thursday, business was buzzing, perhaps partly because Brittany Mahomes, spouse of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, shared the post on her Instagram page.
—Eric Adler
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
The family project is interrupted by the appearance of a corpse – that of an annoying neighbor (played by John Carroll Lynch) with a habit of buzzing his woodchipper in the middle of the family’s filmmaking efforts.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Dick kept buzzing high among them.
—Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Milagro Tequila created a special menu of drinks that had everyone in the room buzzing.
—Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
From development around a new freeway and industrial expansion to a chef’s TV win and an eco-friendly home, the Treasure Valley is buzzing with news this June.
—Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
Arden Arcade was buzzing with activity on Saturday, literally.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
As parents, our minds are always buzzing with responsibilities and technology means we are constantly being inundated with tasks that need attending to, such as school or work emails and household management.
—Parents, 13 June 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
On the handful of occasions in each game between them when Jokic catches at the elbow and his teammates clear out, an anxious hush invariably falls over a buzzing arena.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Great Hall at the CBS Philadelphia studios was buzzing all day as an army of volunteers took donations and honored the memory of Alex Scott, the little girl who started it all.
—Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 18 June 2026
On Thursday, business was buzzing, perhaps partly because Brittany Mahomes, spouse of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, shared the post on her Instagram page.
—Eric Adler
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
The family project is interrupted by the appearance of a corpse – that of an annoying neighbor (played by John Carroll Lynch) with a habit of buzzing his woodchipper in the middle of the family’s filmmaking efforts.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Dick kept buzzing high among them.
—Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Milagro Tequila created a special menu of drinks that had everyone in the room buzzing.
—Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
From development around a new freeway and industrial expansion to a chef’s TV win and an eco-friendly home, the Treasure Valley is buzzing with news this June.
—Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
Arden Arcade was buzzing with activity on Saturday, literally.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
As parents, our minds are always buzzing with responsibilities and technology means we are constantly being inundated with tasks that need attending to, such as school or work emails and household management.
—Parents, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
Adjective
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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If there is a busy period during the day, let children know in advance and then follow through by setting aside time later to connect.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The aisles of the big box store of your choice are bursting with pool noodles, sunscreen, Pride rainbow sunglasses, and American flags.—
Jennifer Rosen Heinz,
Parents,
17 June 2026
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The streets were bursting with celebratory fervor.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
Verb
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But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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Mahayahay Elementary School, located in the province of Davao Occidental, shared footage on social media showing frightened students squatting on the ground and then scurrying away when a canopy roof collapsed during the quake.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Verb
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There is something to be said about coaches who take over for successful predecessors and keep the thing humming, because that doesn't always tend to be the case.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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As his family and doctors exited the room, the humming machine lowered a ring around his body.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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See the scene inside the game Our photographers are in the stadium to capture all the action — including some pretty vibrant fan outfits.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Amarelo brought the World Cup's vibrant spirit to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in New York.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Tiny bulging eyes form long before the animal resembles a shark at all and its future face exists only as clusters of migrating cells, slowly organizing themselves into the structures that will eventually become jaws, cartilage and sensory organs.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The Babe’s advancing age and bulging midsection were the easy targets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Anthony Maglione was flying from Pittsburgh to Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, via Philadelphia on March 16 and started having issues soon after his first flight.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Federal prosecutors have said conspirators in the alleged plot discussed flying drones loaded with explosives over the event and then shooting into the fleeing crowd.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Not only without the ball, their were moments of real quality when Cape Verde recovered possession, zipping the ball around the Spanish pressure and often looking to play their way out with short passes into midfield.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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An introductory video includes views of the planet before zooming down to the Space Coast, flying over to downtown Orlando and zipping into the Dome.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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