as in purrs
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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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 -
Take their purrs, for example, which are known to vibrate at frequencies that can reduce stress and soothe anxiety.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Deep into the Panamanian night, the forest hums with sound.—
Leonie Baier,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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In Northern Virginia, known as Data Center Alley, some property owners have tried to escape continuous hums by selling their homes.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For the past six months, whispers of a federal investigation echoed inside and around City Hall, the 29-story skyscraper in downtown Kansas City.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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Once again, there were no cellphones, and the halls were filled with whispers, out of consideration for those teens who were performing in the classrooms.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 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
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“Churrs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churrs. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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