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
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
An always-buzzing defender with state track speed, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Oliva covers a lot of ground for the Nighthawks defense.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
The arrival of this large spider wasp with buzzing red wings that can inflict a debilitating, albeit temporary, sting certainly captured my attention.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
More expensive waffle makers accompany these lights with a beeping or buzzing sound.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
The Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills morphed into a buzzing summer celebration, where flashing lights, flowing conversation, and fresh talent collided under the stars.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
In Downtown Miami’s District 11, the new E11even Hotel and Residences features all the luxe must-haves—spa, designer interiors, and a buzzing rooftop lounge—but its standout perk is the private helipad on the 65th floor.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
On the Gran Vía, Belle Époque façades meet grand theaters and glittering shops buzzing into the night.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Your social media is lit, and your group chat is buzzing with notifications, Scorpio.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But when reliever Luis Peralta issued a leadoff walk to Michael Busch, and Kyle Tucker followed with a single, Cubs fans started buzzing.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
There are more than 50 species of mosquitoes buzzing around Indiana, according to Purdue's Department of Entomology.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Subscribe today The S&P 500 closed Thursday at a fresh high, buoyed by signs that both Main Street and Wall Street are still buzzing with life.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
From Aisles to Socials On Reddit, shoppers are buzzing.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center was buzzing half an hour before any of the action got underway, with fans streaming across the fountain plaza in droves on what would have otherwise been a pretty sleepy day.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
An always-buzzing defender with state track speed, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Oliva covers a lot of ground for the Nighthawks defense.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
The arrival of this large spider wasp with buzzing red wings that can inflict a debilitating, albeit temporary, sting certainly captured my attention.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
More expensive waffle makers accompany these lights with a beeping or buzzing sound.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
The Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills morphed into a buzzing summer celebration, where flashing lights, flowing conversation, and fresh talent collided under the stars.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
In Downtown Miami’s District 11, the new E11even Hotel and Residences features all the luxe must-haves—spa, designer interiors, and a buzzing rooftop lounge—but its standout perk is the private helipad on the 65th floor.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
South America is buzzing with debates over whether Maduro should be exiled or imprisoned.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
On the Gran Vía, Belle Époque façades meet grand theaters and glittering shops buzzing into the night.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Your social media is lit, and your group chat is buzzing with notifications, Scorpio.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But when reliever Luis Peralta issued a leadoff walk to Michael Busch, and Kyle Tucker followed with a single, Cubs fans started buzzing.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
There are more than 50 species of mosquitoes buzzing around Indiana, according to Purdue's Department of Entomology.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Subscribe today The S&P 500 closed Thursday at a fresh high, buoyed by signs that both Main Street and Wall Street are still buzzing with life.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
From Aisles to Socials On Reddit, shoppers are buzzing.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center was buzzing half an hour before any of the action got underway, with fans streaming across the fountain plaza in droves on what would have otherwise been a pretty sleepy day.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
Adjective
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Panouses advises his clients to use intermediaries where possible and claim their prizes on busy news days, such as Election Day, to avoid coverage.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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This ought to be enough to keep you busy for a little while.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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An affectionate little cat with a heart bursting with love for humans is looking for a home at a Texas shelter.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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The novel sparkles with Sosa’s signature wit and sense of humor; the banter between Javi and Mari is deliciously funny, bursting with laugh-out-loud moments on seemingly every other page.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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With multiple Commanders defenders in pursuit, Burrow didn’t try to go out of bounds or slide, but rather turned around and tried scurrying away from them to keep the play alive.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But with the wheels realigned and the engine humming again, the Broncos now have to sit in neutral.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kelce also had a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2, which premiered on Netflix in July, and New Heights, his podcast with his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, is humming along after Amazon’s Wondery picked it up last year in a three-year deal for a minimum of $105 million.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nebraska’s prairies and parks are known for their vibrant wildflowers like prairie clover, goldenrods, and asters—but sunflowers are the real showstoppers in the fall.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This recipe, which requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time, brings the vibrant flavors of taco soup to life in one delicious recipe.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The man displayed his find—a bulging-eyed doll with prominent teeth, enormous ears and a fuzzy body.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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But now, as the result of hours spent training in the gym, Draper boasts an imposing frame with biceps visibly bulging from underneath his t-shirt.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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The sterile cockpit rule prohibits pilots from engaging in conversations unrelated to operating the aircraft when flying below 10,000 feet.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the easiest was an airplane flying overhead.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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After top receiver Courtland Sutton dropped a dime from Nix on a fade route in Saturday’s preseason game, the two re-lit their connection Wednesday, with Nix scrambling to his right in one red-zone period and zipping a ball past a diving Ja’Quan McMillian to Sutton in the end zone.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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Though not everyone is going to be thrilled by the FAA paving the way for more drones to start zipping through our skies.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Buzzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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