as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the churr of grasshoppers in the field
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Noun
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Fluffy robot pets that purr for your attention or tell you a joke.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025 -
And yes, the dogs bark, quietly, and the cats purr.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
Noun
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There’s the rustle of tea leaves and paper as first one, then another spoonful of tea leaves is taken from a paper bag and poured into the teapot, then the sound of water being poured over the tea leaves, but such sounds can only be heard in the kitchen.—
Katie Yee
July 25,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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When that harmony hits, the sale becomes a symphony: the crack of the register, the rustle of the bag, the quiet thrill of being chosen.—
Joel Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Retail therapy glints at Luxury Plaza: think OMEGA watches, fine jewellery, and a whisper of indulgence.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These rules were administered via cold shoulders and whispers.—
Alessandra Schade,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hiring has kept up a solid, albeit slower pace, humming along with less disruption than some economists anticipated.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Nets could never find a way to get their offense humming in minutes.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Still, the league is likely to continue pursuing games in novel locations as a way to reach more fans and generate buzz during its regular season.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Healdsburg Healdsburg is a small town with plenty of buzz—and for good reason.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Helicopters whirred overhead throughout the weekend as Anaconda residents adjusted to daily life after the shooting.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Electric forklifts whirred and precisely stacked rice weighing 44,080 pounds into neat rows to be lifted into a barge’s deep depths.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stir frequently until the hissing subsides and the butter smells toasted and is speckled brown, 3 to 5 minutes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 July 2025
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Loud booms caused by fireworks tend to have cracking, hissing or whistling noises, along with sporadic overlapping sounds.—
Eleanor Nash
July 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2025
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“Churr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churr. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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