chirring

present participle of chirr

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chirring
Verb
  • Inside, fans are whirring and a woman behind the cash register speaks on the phone in Korean.
    Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 25 June 2026
  • The production design closely resembled that of his recent Rolling Loud set and his in-progress Don’t Be Dumb tour, including a helicopter hanging from the top of the stage (its whirring blades could be heard between songs).
    Drew Cohen, SPIN, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Fans latched on too, humming the tune, playing the video — of players and supporters soaking up the scene — on repeat ever since.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • Now two seasons removed from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, Asheville has quickly bounced back and is humming along.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The stairs bear witness to feet, flitting up and down, a whispering flood of life that has carried us forth to this day.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
  • Republicans, meanwhile, are whispering that Democrats' fears of unused Platner oppo are well-founded.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Louis let out a hissing breath.
    Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
  • However, some observers have reported hearing faint crackling or hissing noises during intense displays.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • The sound of tattoo machines droning at different pitches filled the air at the fifth annual Capitol City Classic tattoo convention, on Saturday afternoon, the second day of its three-day run.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
  • Instead, there’s a surplus of annoying, droning noise.
    Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 June 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
Verb
  • Seasonal sprites flit and flutter, providing transitional scenes, hinting at mystical elements whizzing all around within this otherwise very human plot.
    Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
  • Passenger vehicles are whizzing by, some even cutting off the truck.
    David Julian, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • The internet may be full of people who want to outlaw leaf blowers, but misophonic triggers tend to share a bodily quality, an aurally traceable culprit such as a person crunching or sighing.
    Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • Also, remember that the avatar is reading your body language, eye contact, any kind of sighing or moaning.
    Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
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“Chirring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirring. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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