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
Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.
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Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Hudson Square is a thriving and buzzing creative hub–and the Dominick’s Street Art Search is designed so their guests could experience exactly that.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Since the Bankhead and Livermore Cinema opened, a number of popular restaurants – including Zachary’s Pizza, Sauced BBQ and Spirits and Locanda Wine Bar have transformed a once-desolate block into a buzzing culinary destination.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 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.
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Brittany Vanderbill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
The town's main thoroughfare, Anderson Avenue, is home to a buzzing variety of bars, restaurants, and shops.
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Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Drawing inspiration from both family recipes and a buzzing street food culture, Ngon’s dishes are vibrant and packed with flavor.
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Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Between record-setting parades, military flyovers, and fireworks on the National Mall, the district will be buzzing on Independence Day.
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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Though still under construction, the former Western Union laboratory was a hive of dancers, dramaturges, architects, painters, and other artists buzzing around in rehearsals and reviewing stage designs for upcoming productions and exhibitions.
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Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
27 June 2026
Yet for all his issues outside of golf, his mere presence still gets a room full of golf glitterati and paparazzi buzzing.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Following her second diagnosis, Evert allowed cameras to accompany her to doctor appointments and to film her son buzzing the last strands of her hair after chemotherapy.
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Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
London draws more than 30 million visitors annually, and along with its buzzing energy and endless opportunities comes one of the world’s most exciting food scenes.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
There's nothing like watching a sunset on a breezy summer evening on a porch—that is, until a pesky buzzing fly ruins the moment and swoops near your face.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
New York City is still buzzing after a historic NBA Finals in which the Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Scott Usheroff The wine scene has evolved from hobby industry to a buzzing, blooming viticulture scene.
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Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.
—
Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Hudson Square is a thriving and buzzing creative hub–and the Dominick’s Street Art Search is designed so their guests could experience exactly that.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Since the Bankhead and Livermore Cinema opened, a number of popular restaurants – including Zachary’s Pizza, Sauced BBQ and Spirits and Locanda Wine Bar have transformed a once-desolate block into a buzzing culinary destination.
—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 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 May 2026
The town's main thoroughfare, Anderson Avenue, is home to a buzzing variety of bars, restaurants, and shops.
—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
19 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
Verb
Vic makes some baffling choices here, buzzing in twice on the first word in the series without hearing the rest, and getting eliminated from multiple rounds five seconds in.
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Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Between record-setting parades, military flyovers, and fireworks on the National Mall, the district will be buzzing on Independence Day.
—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Though still under construction, the former Western Union laboratory was a hive of dancers, dramaturges, architects, painters, and other artists buzzing around in rehearsals and reviewing stage designs for upcoming productions and exhibitions.
—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
27 June 2026
Yet for all his issues outside of golf, his mere presence still gets a room full of golf glitterati and paparazzi buzzing.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Following her second diagnosis, Evert allowed cameras to accompany her to doctor appointments and to film her son buzzing the last strands of her hair after chemotherapy.
—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
London draws more than 30 million visitors annually, and along with its buzzing energy and endless opportunities comes one of the world’s most exciting food scenes.
—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
There's nothing like watching a sunset on a breezy summer evening on a porch—that is, until a pesky buzzing fly ruins the moment and swoops near your face.
—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
New York City is still buzzing after a historic NBA Finals in which the Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
Adjective
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The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest energy shipping corridors, has remained a focal point of tensions since fighting erupted between the United States, Israel and Iran earlier this year.
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With the bullpen overworked from a busy week — which featured a doubleheader Wednesday — manager Craig Counsell said Friday wasn’t the time to be aggressive.
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Join hundreds of boats and hundreds more tourists on the riverwalk to catch the bombs bursting in air.
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The Kings’ defense corps was once its bedrock, bursting with depth, quality and the ability to convert a home-plate mentality into counterattacking opportunities.
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The cute animal, who was wearing a leash, was seen happily scurrying around the sandy coastline at sunset, while also taking a dip in the water, alongside Atkins' dog.
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But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.
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The stock market gains that have helped keep the economy humming have exacerbated the yawning wealth gap.
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Brynjolfsson is teaching overflow classes about AI and technological progress, as well as running a humming lab tracking AI’s effect on workers, firms, and human welfare.
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Produced by Milos-Films and shot at Hélium Films’ studios in Switzerland’s Lausanne, the short follows three handcrafted monkeys who transform a cold animation studio into a vibrant jungle through creativity, collaboration and resourcefulness.
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Dani Velasco, a Miami native now living in Maryland, seeks out Bonnaroo year after year because of the vibrant atmosphere and fellowship among attendees.
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Schoenaerts menacingly grins his way through the movie, with appealingly bulging eyes.
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This helps maintain a cleaner silhouette without bulging pockets that can restrict movement or become uncomfortable during long periods of sitting.
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Taylor loves her Easter eggs, and there are rumors flying that Madison Square Garden is simply a bold ploy to redirect fans’ (and the media’s) attention away from where her true nuptials will be.
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So, at this point, the town of Calistoga doesn't seem willing to take a chance that flying cars will be showing up any time soon.
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Returning to the director’s chair 11 years after drug-cartel drama 600 Miles, Gabriel Ripstein keeps things zipping along in an entertaining satire which, once again, highlights the rottenness at international football’s core.
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Flemings is especially potent with the ball in his right hand, getting into pick-and-rolls with pace and zipping one-handed, crosscourt passes while going full speed.
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