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
Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 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
Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Before sunrise, on a frigid, frozen lake south of Madison, Wisconsin, Zach Feiner is staring at a buzzing screen.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
The event opens with live entertainment, food and drinks and a social atmosphere that turns the room into a buzzing hub of connection.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Just off the gondola entrance sits Club Moritzino, one of the Dolomites’ most enduring mountain huts and a buzzing lunch and apres-ski destination.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Once a pivotal railway stop, later the site of world-stage events, like the 1996 Olympic Games, and most recently, a filming epicenter, Conyers has blossomed into a buzzing destination, drawing visitors from across the globe.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The cancellations made up nearly half of the airline’s flight schedule during the buzzing holiday season.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Tobias Burns, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Steinem entered the quietly buzzing room wearing all black and clutching a wooden cane painted with blue and pink birds in her right hand.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026
Michael Jordan keeps making headlines at NASCAR races, and his latest viral moment has social media buzzing all over again.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The one on March 5, however, was buzzing and standing-room-only.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Which is why the Redhawks were buzzing with anticipation when the bottom of the seventh rolled around.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
New York City was buzzing with excitement thanks to the April 20 premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 at the iconic Lincoln Center.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Nearly a decade later, Inky’s great getaway still has scientists buzzing about just how smart octopuses really are.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
As with World Cups past, energy will spill out from stadiums through local neighborhoods—just one match can launch you into a week of wandering through buzzing fan zones, late‑night sports bars, and a local scene celebrating goals on loop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Located near Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square, these elegant accommodations are in the neighborhood's buzzing fashion district.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 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
Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Before sunrise, on a frigid, frozen lake south of Madison, Wisconsin, Zach Feiner is staring at a buzzing screen.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
The event opens with live entertainment, food and drinks and a social atmosphere that turns the room into a buzzing hub of connection.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Just off the gondola entrance sits Club Moritzino, one of the Dolomites’ most enduring mountain huts and a buzzing lunch and apres-ski destination.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Once a pivotal railway stop, later the site of world-stage events, like the 1996 Olympic Games, and most recently, a filming epicenter, Conyers has blossomed into a buzzing destination, drawing visitors from across the globe.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The cancellations made up nearly half of the airline’s flight schedule during the buzzing holiday season.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Verb
Tesla shares were lower after its first-quarter earnings announcement on Wednesday on the company’s bigger-than-anticipated cap-ex expansion, but Wall Street is buzzing about speculation that could keep a bid under the stock for the near future.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Steinem entered the quietly buzzing room wearing all black and clutching a wooden cane painted with blue and pink birds in her right hand.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026
Michael Jordan keeps making headlines at NASCAR races, and his latest viral moment has social media buzzing all over again.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The one on March 5, however, was buzzing and standing-room-only.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Which is why the Redhawks were buzzing with anticipation when the bottom of the seventh rolled around.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
New York City was buzzing with excitement thanks to the April 20 premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 at the iconic Lincoln Center.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Nearly a decade later, Inky’s great getaway still has scientists buzzing about just how smart octopuses really are.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
As with World Cups past, energy will spill out from stadiums through local neighborhoods—just one match can launch you into a week of wandering through buzzing fan zones, late‑night sports bars, and a local scene celebrating goals on loop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
Adjective
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Lucas Giolito had a busy first full day in the Padres organization.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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As always, our NASCAR experts, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, took time out of their busy schedules to answer all our Talladega questions.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The results were colorful, bursting with shapes and patterns, but often totally bizarre.—
Gabe Montesanti,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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This strawberry-lemonade gelatin is bursting with berry flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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An over-excited group of fans celebrated the two saves by breaking a pane of glass behind the Kings bench, sending the coaches scurrying and pausing the game for several minutes as workmen repaired the damage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The effect was to send much of the congregation scurrying out to buy the record.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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When Guevara Olivas finished her orientation speech last week on the 15th floor, the room was packed and humming with conversation in multiple languages.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The yoga platform looking out over the Himalayan range through lofty pines gives a fresh resonance to the concept of a mountain pose asana and to bhramari, honey-bee breathing exercises taken with the actual insect community humming vibrantly around the ears.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After some 53 years, Antigone remains a no-frills stronghold where community organizers trade flyers near the entrance, and the inventory captures the perspectives of life in a vibrant border city.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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With the collection intertwined with the world of racing since its debut in 1986, the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch has become a symbol of performance while simultaneously showcasing its distinct design, vibrant hues and innovative technology.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nicholas Galitzine, resplendent with wavy blond hair and bulging muscles, has the power.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Rather than use a standard shopping basket or bag, the man’s backpack appeared to be bulging at the seams — its straps straining under the weight of unidentified and clearly heavy cargo.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Having conceded twice in a losing effort last weekend at Portland for their first blemish of the year, LAFC met up with an Earthquakes (7-1-0, 21 points) team that was flying high under sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins teammates didn’t pack any of their belongings before flying to New York to attend the draft, but after another cross-country flight home to Los Angeles, the pair had barely 24 hours to put their entire lives in boxes before heading back to the East Coast to join the Connecticut Sun.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stuff them with your clothes and then squeeze all the air out of them before zipping.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Yes, that’s a Waymo zipping across Interstate 95.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Buzzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzing. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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