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
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
At the time of his sentencing, Williams was a buzzing rapper, with his 2021 mixtape Shiesty Season, his only full-length project, peaking at Number Three on the Billboard 200.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The hotel is just steps away from some of São Paulo’s major attractions, including museums, shopping, and a buzzing nightlife scene.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Just down the hill, West Hollywood has lots of other diversions to keep you entertained and at ease, including award-winning spas, sushi omakase at the always-buzzing Uchi, and endless workout opportunities from group fitness classes to Runyon Canyon hikes.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
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
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Fans were buzzing from the first show in Switzerland.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
On the second-to-last night of the Democratic National Convention, for which Charlotte’s uptown arena served as main host, Clinton gave a pitch-perfect, point-by-point argument for Obama’s re-election that ran nearly 50 minutes and kept the convention hall buzzing for much longer after that.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Other signs of a wasp infestation include finding dead wasps in your home or hearing buzzing indoors.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
This was true, though on that particular visit the pain had to do mostly with the need to take the children to play areas buzzing with sounds and lights, with not having any leisurely meals or time to wander.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
But whether customers welcome drones buzzing around remains to be seen.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
The cast, most of whom owed their newly buzzing careers to the showrunner, were extremely loyal to Sheridan and 101 Studios, while Paramount executives were desperate to have Sheridan’s content for Paramount+, their new streaming app.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Everyone was buzzing about unexpected creative directions and the boldness of some presentations.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The unconventional thriller played like gangbusters to the buzzing New York crowd.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
At the time of his sentencing, Williams was a buzzing rapper, with his 2021 mixtape Shiesty Season, his only full-length project, peaking at Number Three on the Billboard 200.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The hotel is just steps away from some of São Paulo’s major attractions, including museums, shopping, and a buzzing nightlife scene.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Just down the hill, West Hollywood has lots of other diversions to keep you entertained and at ease, including award-winning spas, sushi omakase at the always-buzzing Uchi, and endless workout opportunities from group fitness classes to Runyon Canyon hikes.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
The ballroom is still buzzing as Dancing With the Stars Season 34 heads into Week 5, and the competition is heating up.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Fans were buzzing from the first show in Switzerland.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
On the second-to-last night of the Democratic National Convention, for which Charlotte’s uptown arena served as main host, Clinton gave a pitch-perfect, point-by-point argument for Obama’s re-election that ran nearly 50 minutes and kept the convention hall buzzing for much longer after that.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Other signs of a wasp infestation include finding dead wasps in your home or hearing buzzing indoors.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
This was true, though on that particular visit the pain had to do mostly with the need to take the children to play areas buzzing with sounds and lights, with not having any leisurely meals or time to wander.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
But whether customers welcome drones buzzing around remains to be seen.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
The cast, most of whom owed their newly buzzing careers to the showrunner, were extremely loyal to Sheridan and 101 Studios, while Paramount executives were desperate to have Sheridan’s content for Paramount+, their new streaming app.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Everyone was buzzing about unexpected creative directions and the boldness of some presentations.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzing
Adjective
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Perfect for both busy workdays and evenings out, the versatile top is easy to pair with lightwash jeans and a belt, or layered beautifully under blazers and cardigans.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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For less hustle and bustle, busiest avoid traveling Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When a jacket was paired with a skirt, either slim and pencil-shaped or bursting in ballerina tulle, it was always belted and worn with statement shoes.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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Readers are always requesting more weeknight dinners that are easy to pull together and bursting with flavor.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Inside, there’s the occasional model being fitted and photographed, outside there are truck drivers, caterers, lighting specialists and many more milling around or scurrying about.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Normally, the hours and days before the prospect of a shutdown on Capitol Hill are filled with scenes of lawmakers and aides scurrying about to negotiate possible settlements.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
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Lamb's return is massive news for the Cowboys offense, which has been humming during his absence.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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For years, Gallup-McKinley officials thought things were mostly humming along well with Stride.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The pattern included a vibrant red floral motif that cascaded from the bodice of the dress to the hem of the skirt, with shades of muted metallic gold and dark tones featured throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rich in seafood and history, Rockport was once a vibrant hub for the export of timber and granite, and a dock was built in 1743 to make shipments easier.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Coiling is a procedure used to block blood flow to the aneurysm, which is a weakened or bulging artery wall, John Hopkins Medicine explains.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The amphibian slip-ons, crafted in glossy green rubber with bulging eyes perched across the vamp, were first introduced at JW Anderson’s fall 2023 menswear show in Milan.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to a report from Clarify Capital, six-figure earners are flying economy, turning to discount grocery chains to hunt for better deals, getting thrifty with buying clothes, and scaling back on subscriptions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Flights between the two cities are primarily used for connections for passengers flying to and from Tucson.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The brand’s latest, which debuted at this year’s China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition, sports a chunky, cyberpunk-indebted design and bold lighting package that wouldn’t look out of place zipping around a futuristic metropolis.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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There were open rings that gave the impression of pearls floating across the hand, multistrand necklaces with smaller darker pearls zipping across in graphic lightning bolts.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Buzzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzing. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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