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
Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 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
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 Apr. 2026
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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The spring and summer months bring buzzing bees, blooming flowers, sunny skies and baby deer.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 May 2026
There are no notifications buzzing on your wrist, no numbers staring back at you during the day.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
However, once the moon enters Aries later this evening, your phone will be buzzing nonstop with plans, updates and gossip.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Levy says Leap had a big hand in revitalizing this stretch of Bleecker Street, which is now buzzing with stores, cafés and restaurants.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 May 2026
My journey begins in the buzzing capital of Kampala.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Its thriving cultural scene, buzzing nightlife, and beautiful beaches draw millions of tourists every year.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
On Wednesday, three pins were available for the buzzing audience, including one with a rainbow heart emblazoned with the words City of Boise.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Adjective
Along my walkway and all over my neighborhood, nasturtium flowers are opening like bright orange suns, fragrant lavender is attracting buzzing bees, and rosemary bushes are beginning to brighten with baby blue flowers.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 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
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 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Stockholm is buzzing with vitality and optimism for the future.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The spring and summer months bring buzzing bees, blooming flowers, sunny skies and baby deer.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 May 2026
There are no notifications buzzing on your wrist, no numbers staring back at you during the day.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
However, once the moon enters Aries later this evening, your phone will be buzzing nonstop with plans, updates and gossip.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Levy says Leap had a big hand in revitalizing this stretch of Bleecker Street, which is now buzzing with stores, cafés and restaurants.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 May 2026
My journey begins in the buzzing capital of Kampala.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Its thriving cultural scene, buzzing nightlife, and beautiful beaches draw millions of tourists every year.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
On Wednesday, three pins were available for the buzzing audience, including one with a rainbow heart emblazoned with the words City of Boise.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
Adjective
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Pool service can be a bit slow during busy times, but once your perfectly prepared daiquiri arrives, all is forgiven.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The possible labor action has raised concerns about how the park could operate during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, particularly as schools begin letting out for summer break.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Nobody’s certain how many visitors will materialize for the anniversary year, but the shop is bursting with merchandise.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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From fresh guacamole to flavorful enchiladas, everything is made with care and bursting with flavor.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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That’s because the ride has one of the best animatronic figures in SoCal, namely a black cat scurrying across a piano.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Your eyes may see the prairie dogs digging and scurrying.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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People who live near data centers also complain about noise pollution from the cooling systems data centers use for their computers, which sometimes produce a humming noise.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Photo by Vardan Papikyan on Unsplash Somewhere inside every electric vehicle, every grid-scale solar installation, every military drone humming over a desert, there is a sliver of material most people will never think about.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Too, vibrant luggage tags can help identify which bags are yours at TSA.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Naggoo Printed Split Maxi Dress with Pockets With a stretchy wrinkle-free fabric, vibrant print, chic side slit, and two side pockets, this summery dress checks every box for style and comfort.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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But if the gland expands or droops, which is common with age, a portion of it can escape those confines, bulging out below the jawbone and appearing as a lump in the neck.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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Even casinos with bulging coffers have an upper limit.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Other things flying up include flexible repair patches for sealing the space station’s hull, a replacement ultrasonic inspection tool, spare units for the station’s vibration monitoring system and parts to improve water processing and oxygen generation.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The pair got the gold-star treatment from some European designers, with Chanel flying them over to attend the fall show and to dine privately with Karl Lagerfeld.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Dayanara Deschamps Betances was zipping northbound on her e-bike, with a 75-year-old passenger seated behind her, in the right lane of Amsterdam Ave.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The Artemis 2 astronauts remained vigilant while zipping around the far side of the moon last month, on the ready to record meteoroid impact flashes on the lunar landscape.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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“Buzzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzing. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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