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
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
On the handful of occasions in each game between them when Jokic catches at the elbow and his teammates clear out, an anxious hush invariably falls over a buzzing arena.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
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
The only sounds were the birds, rustling leaves in the soft breeze, and insects buzzing around from flower to flower.
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Lucrezia Worthington,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 June 2026
Keep your eyes peeled for these pesky pests buzzing around your yard.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The area around Swift's beach house in Rhode Island has been buzzing with activity, and a wedding is apparently planned for this weekend at the five-star Ocean House hotel just down the street, according to TMZ.
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Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Master beekeeper Nicole Palladino is keeping the rooftop at the Westfield Century City shopping center buzzing with activity, as about 30,000 bees work to make honey.
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Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Your mind may be buzzing with ideas, texts, conversations and dramatic little observations.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
On Thursday, business was buzzing, perhaps partly because Brittany Mahomes, spouse of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, shared the post on her Instagram page.
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Eric Adler
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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.
—
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
On the handful of occasions in each game between them when Jokic catches at the elbow and his teammates clear out, an anxious hush invariably falls over a buzzing arena.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
The only sounds were the birds, rustling leaves in the soft breeze, and insects buzzing around from flower to flower.
—
Lucrezia Worthington,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 June 2026
Keep your eyes peeled for these pesky pests buzzing around your yard.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The area around Swift's beach house in Rhode Island has been buzzing with activity, and a wedding is apparently planned for this weekend at the five-star Ocean House hotel just down the street, according to TMZ.
—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Master beekeeper Nicole Palladino is keeping the rooftop at the Westfield Century City shopping center buzzing with activity, as about 30,000 bees work to make honey.
—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Your mind may be buzzing with ideas, texts, conversations and dramatic little observations.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
On Thursday, business was buzzing, perhaps partly because Brittany Mahomes, spouse of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, shared the post on her Instagram page.
—
Eric Adler
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 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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Best Amazon Prime Day Home Deals Amazon’s home department is bursting with steep Prime Day deals today.
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Always turn off the electricity and water supply line and remove nearby light fixtures when dealing with bursting ceiling pipes to avoid accidental electrocution.
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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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Fans latched on too, humming the tune, playing the video — of players and supporters soaking up the scene — on repeat ever since.
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Now two seasons removed from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, Asheville has quickly bounced back and is humming along.
Adjective
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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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Tiny bulging eyes form long before the animal resembles a shark at all and its future face exists only as clusters of migrating cells, slowly organizing themselves into the structures that will eventually become jaws, cartilage and sensory organs.
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Anthony Maglione was flying from Pittsburgh to Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, via Philadelphia on March 16 and started having issues soon after his first flight.
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Federal prosecutors have said conspirators in the alleged plot discussed flying drones loaded with explosives over the event and then shooting into the fleeing crowd.
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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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