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
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The viral clip has racked up nearly 19 million views so far, leaving fans buzzing over the pair’s funny performance.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Intel’s potential plan to separate its foundry business has investors buzzing.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
That figured to only get amplified with the buzzing crowd for just the second NFL game here and a scene with a vibe reminiscent of crowds at an Olympic event.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Apple users are buzzing with excitement as the media giant is expected to release its next iPhone in the coming days.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Hot on the heels of his first honest-to-God murder, Prater is buzzing with excitement.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
South America is buzzing with debates over whether Maduro should be exiled or imprisoned.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Your social media is lit, and your group chat is buzzing with notifications, Scorpio.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 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
Meanwhile, the prospect of a Paid in Full series has industry watchers buzzing.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The viral clip has racked up nearly 19 million views so far, leaving fans buzzing over the pair’s funny performance.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Intel’s potential plan to separate its foundry business has investors buzzing.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
That figured to only get amplified with the buzzing crowd for just the second NFL game here and a scene with a vibe reminiscent of crowds at an Olympic event.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Apple users are buzzing with excitement as the media giant is expected to release its next iPhone in the coming days.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Hot on the heels of his first honest-to-God murder, Prater is buzzing with excitement.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
South America is buzzing with debates over whether Maduro should be exiled or imprisoned.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Your social media is lit, and your group chat is buzzing with notifications, Scorpio.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
Adjective
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It's been a busy week for the European technology sector.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The seven people killed by the explosions are believed to have been working for Devastating Pyrotechnics in the busy days ahead of a string of shows scheduled on and around the Fourth of July.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Then, either a heave, or some scurrying around and then a heave.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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There were quick glimpses of a Monty Mole burrowing underground, Cheep Cheeps swimming in a stream and Toads scurrying around the castle.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Keep those air conditioners humming, because this week is kicking off with some unusually hot weather.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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Astros, Guardians Their injury list has a payroll greater than a bunch of frugal franchises, yet the Rangers keep humming along and applying pressure to their AL West counterparts.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
15 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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De Meo has been tasked with engineering a speedy turnaround for Kering, which has been dragged down by steep declines at its star brand Gucci and a bulging debt load.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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To be a real man, according to this content, young adolescent boys are expected to be tall and broad-shouldered with bulging biceps, pronounced trapezius muscles, and washboard abs.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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 17 Sep. 2025.
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