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
Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.
—Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The program is also still buzzing from landing five-star quarterback recruit Bryce Underwood.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
With the home crowd still buzzing from the Commanders' first playoff berth since 2020, Reaves turned his focus to something even more significant.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
All-Star point guard Trae Young has dazzled this year and has Atlanta buzzing about the postseason.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The holiday buzz continues to stay buzzing, Pisces!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
While a bunch of famous people are expecting in the coming year, here are six that pop culture fans are buzzing about most.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 28 Dec. 2024
In early 2020, Daniel Bachman stood at the edge of a creek in Falmouth, Virginia, recording the sounds of the insects chittering and buzzing around him.
—Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.
—Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The program is also still buzzing from landing five-star quarterback recruit Bryce Underwood.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
With the home crowd still buzzing from the Commanders' first playoff berth since 2020, Reaves turned his focus to something even more significant.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
All-Star point guard Trae Young has dazzled this year and has Atlanta buzzing about the postseason.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The holiday buzz continues to stay buzzing, Pisces!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
While a bunch of famous people are expecting in the coming year, here are six that pop culture fans are buzzing about most.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 28 Dec. 2024
In early 2020, Daniel Bachman stood at the edge of a creek in Falmouth, Virginia, recording the sounds of the insects chittering and buzzing around him.
—Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
Adjective
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He's got a busy schedule ahead, starring in season 2 of Peacock's Twisted Metal and Alex Winter's upcoming Adulthood.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Lucas was busy writing his own take on Episodes VII, VIII, and IX, before ultimately deciding to hand off his empire to the House of Mouse.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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At one point Harry Maguire tried to inject urgency, bursting forward with the ball and urging Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot to run ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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An intellectually dense film bursting with ideas, some of them contradictory, some troubling, all of them provocative.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2024
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The work was conducted in FIU’s battery lab — filled with flashing chargers, humming fans, pumps cycling the air, temperature controllers and other gear — has everything needed to make batteries from scratch.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Near the entrance of the building's nave, a triptych of towering black computer servers are humming loudly.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The serene scene is meant to mimic the dichotomy of the scent: a powerful blend of florals mixed with vibrant woody notes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Imagine a city where businesses thrive, emergency response is seamless and efficient, and neighborhoods pulse with energy—a world full of Smart, Safe Cities, where technology and community spirit unite to create a safe, vibrant environment.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The food industry has a lot riding on, and even more to gain from, adopting practices that help stabilize the climate and support thriving ecosystems.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Whatever happens, Chicago needs a thriving and affordable ride-share sector — ride-share is part of our transit ecosystem.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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For much of the day New Haven Green was filled with a Juneteenth Village and Marketplace, including loud and lively hip-hop acts.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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The small but lively crowd of 14,312 at the Rose Bowl gasped in disbelief as Deossa and his teammates celebrated what instantly became a contender for the goal of the tournament — only to be possibly upstaged by his fellow midfielder Corona nine minutes later.—
Austin Green,
New York Times,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Doubs will attempt to do that in a crowded wide receiver room where Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks return, and rookies Matthew Golden and Savion Williams could be immediate contributors.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Hernandez said she is focused on winning her own reelection bid in a crowded field.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Buzzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzing. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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