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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The musical prose hums with different accents, most evidently with Milena’s quips in French and Enzo’s Levantine lilt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026 -
While most of the country huddles indoors against the winter chill, the City by the Bay hums with a unique energy—born from its legacy as one of the world’s true cultural capitals.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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Geography and tragedy unite them, as does the purr of comfort inherent in their cooking.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the rapid growth of submissions on this new forum suggests that, for some, whisper networks still remain the safest means of being heard.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Sub a V-neck sweater for a sheer, whisper-thin knit, and wear the jacket open, nonchalantly buttoned, or wrapped around the waist.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That chunk of my brain has already been activated and is whirring away.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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As a drone whirred overhead and hooded people spray-painted the building and its fixtures, the protestors advocated for more civilly disobedient methods.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s something almost spiritual about walking among these giants—the cool air, the rustle of leaves, and the quiet hum of nature.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Even Super Dog makes an appearance — cape, mask and all — ready to leap into action the moment a snack bag rustles.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As always, the kittens will be hissing from a luxury suite a safe distance away from the action.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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The heaters hissed and clanked, let off steam, fogged up the windows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Dec. 2025
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Taylor has garnered major buzz this award show season for her role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in Paul Thomas Anderson's film, One Battle After Another.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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After years of rumors and online buzz among devoted fans, Aldi is officially coming to Colorado.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Churr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churr. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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