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
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 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
Nguyen’s main renovations brought the bar from the back of the room to the front, an open window into the buzzing new restaurant.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 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
Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Check out Amazon’s genius fruit fly solutions What’s that annoying, tiny bug buzzing around?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Its apparently smooth screen quickly dissolves into a jiggling lattice of molecules, which in turn resolve into clouds of electrons buzzing around atomic nuclei.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
There’s also the prospect of more layoffs to come, with newsroom sources buzzing that a 15% reduction is in store.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
As the train approaches Portland, the view shifts again, with bridges, waterways, and buzzing streets.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
The Southern California club joins a buzzing market of MLS stake sales.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Iranian Americans in metro Atlanta said their phones were buzzing as events unfolded overseas, and now many are anxiously waiting for the next message from family back home.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
All three Sortos are buzzing around in tandem as guests come in and out of the restaurant.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Opt for the spring or fall to enjoy the best of the city's buzzing outdoor markets and piazzas.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 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
Nguyen’s main renovations brought the bar from the back of the room to the front, an open window into the buzzing new restaurant.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 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
The main street that intercepts the end of my block is tree-lined and buzzing, with generous sidewalks, gleaming (and respected) crosswalks, and wide windowscapes just begging to be strolled and observed.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Check out Amazon’s genius fruit fly solutions What’s that annoying, tiny bug buzzing around?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Its apparently smooth screen quickly dissolves into a jiggling lattice of molecules, which in turn resolve into clouds of electrons buzzing around atomic nuclei.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
There’s also the prospect of more layoffs to come, with newsroom sources buzzing that a 15% reduction is in store.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
As the train approaches Portland, the view shifts again, with bridges, waterways, and buzzing streets.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
The Southern California club joins a buzzing market of MLS stake sales.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Iranian Americans in metro Atlanta said their phones were buzzing as events unfolded overseas, and now many are anxiously waiting for the next message from family back home.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
All three Sortos are buzzing around in tandem as guests come in and out of the restaurant.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
Adjective
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One drone hit the world’s busiest airport, in Dubai, on Saturday, dashing hopes that flights could resume from the regional hub.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dubai International Airport, the busiest airport in the world, was one of the targets.—
Robert Stewart,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The development sits on nearly two acres right in the buzzy Miami Design District, giving guests and residents alike direct access to an area that’s bursting with museums, restaurants, beaches, and more.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Listen to the live music while perusing booths bursting with fruits, veggies, flowers, fresh grass-fed lamb, eggs, and more.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Iranian missiles have sent Israelis scurrying for shelters multiple times a day and night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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DeMar DeRozan just slammed a water bottle to the floor, sending several courtside attendants scurrying into action to mop up the mess.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Despite losing star senior Kantyn Pearson to a knee injury in the regular-season finale, the Rams kept on humming to advance to their second consecutive Final Four amid their 23rd straight win this season.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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At the rate business was humming along, ValenSil was on track to bolt on a third shift, add about eight to 15 more workers, and even purchase land for further expansion.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Located in the upscale Takanawa development, the sleek JW Marriott Tokyo fits right into Tokyo’s vibrant skyline, where 200 guest rooms and suites boast floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of Tokyo Bay and Shinagawa City.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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This oversized outdoor wreath features chrysanthemums and hydrangeas crafted from fade-resistant fabric designed to stay fresh and vibrant without the upkeep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Penn’s curdled facial expressions, sever buzzcut and bulging biceps morphed him into a cruel lethal weapon, but that performance — like Taylor’s — stayed stuck in the same groove throughout.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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To stabilize bulging sides, drive rebar rods into the soil along the exterior of the beds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Keep reading to discover all the best fashion sneaker collaborations to scoop up this spring—they’re already flying.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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According to Diio by Cirium data, the airline is flying more than 1,100 flights at the airport this month.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These small pets’ active and engaging behavior, from zipping around the tank and finding places to hide in solo play to following movement outside the tank in interactive play, can keep a kid’s attention.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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Watching from the stands means getting a glimpse of some behind-the-scenes magic, like cameras zipping across cables overhead and the talent — whether dressed as Italian opera masters, architectural marvels, chefs or Pinocchio — waiting in the wings between acts.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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