as in hums
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the chirr of dragonflies
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Noun
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This 1950s-era facility, one of five that turns out home appliances under familiar GE brands such as Hotpoint and Profile, is preparing to reclaim a manufacturing line that currently hums in China.—
David J. Lynch,
Washington Post,
31 May 2026 -
Your 5th House of Creativity hums as emotional Moon opposes therapeutic Chiron in your 11th House of Friends, inviting balance between personal expression and group input.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Honey is ready to bring love, purrs and playful cuddles to her forever home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The tea that Housewives have on each other, especially in Atlanta, is a never-ending cesspool of rumors, blogs, Instagram DMs, and whispers through a complex network of girls and gays.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
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Even in their trophy-winning season, there were frequent resets and whispers from the training ground that big players wanted out.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Go to Settings > Apps > Phone and toggle Haptics off to stop those subtle buzzes that can feel like extra notifications.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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About halfway through our interview, Uchis’ phone buzzes.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Somehow Tiffany whizzes through, knows how to spell, and secures herself the win.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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This powerful little blender has a 1200-watt motor that whizzes through tough kale stems, hearty nuts, and cubes of ice with ease.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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When placed in front of him, the child either cowers backward in fear and sighs with relief when it's turned off or uses the Force to deactivate it.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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No subtle sighs about the laundry pile.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This vast bundle of life and existence whirrs continually, creating the comforting harmonic tone that defines this place.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Chirrs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirrs. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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