as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the new science center is usually humming with school groups on Thursdays
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as in bursting
to be copiously supplied
one restaurant was humming with diners, while a neighboring eatery was practically empty
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as in zipping
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
a helicopter hummed overhead
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Recent Examples of humming
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Near the entrance of the building's nave, a triptych of towering black computer servers are humming loudly.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
And Yoshi put his arm around my shoulder, sinking a little further into the mattress, humming just under his breath.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Their tasting room is always busy and usually humming with a myriad of locals and tourists.
—Em Sauter, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
May your phone charger only work at a very specific angle that requires you to stand on one foot while humming the national anthem.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the future of data was not a data center, with its humming servers and blinking lights, but a wet lab with beakers and an emergency shower.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
Picture elegant Georgian architecture, bubbling Roman Baths, and streets humming with Regency charm.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The four-story colonial has four fireplaces (one with a stone hearth) and, lest the power fail, a whole-house generator to keep things humming.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
The work was conducted in FIU’s battery lab — filled with flashing chargers, humming fans, pumps cycling the air, temperature controllers and other gear — has everything needed to make batteries from scratch.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Near the entrance of the building's nave, a triptych of towering black computer servers are humming loudly.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
And Yoshi put his arm around my shoulder, sinking a little further into the mattress, humming just under his breath.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Their tasting room is always busy and usually humming with a myriad of locals and tourists.
—Em Sauter, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
May your phone charger only work at a very specific angle that requires you to stand on one foot while humming the national anthem.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the future of data was not a data center, with its humming servers and blinking lights, but a wet lab with beakers and an emergency shower.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
Picture elegant Georgian architecture, bubbling Roman Baths, and streets humming with Regency charm.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The four-story colonial has four fireplaces (one with a stone hearth) and, lest the power fail, a whole-house generator to keep things humming.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humming
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Webster said the thought was to fill storefronts closest to the busiest World Cup activities, likely in and around downtown, or within a mile of the streetcar line.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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In the summer, people here are too busy enjoying themselves—drinking on patios, reading languorous books, stretching weekends in Crystal Beach or Sherkston out over three, four, five days—to do much of any importance.—
Aidan Ryan
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
Verb
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At one point Harry Maguire tried to inject urgency, bursting forward with the ball and urging Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot to run ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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An intellectually dense film bursting with ideas, some of them contradictory, some troubling, all of them provocative.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2024
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Instead, The Rock appeared to retcon his Final Boss character by not only knighting Roman Reigns, but also hugging his archrival Cody Rhodes and whispering sweet nothings in his ear.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Nina and Radek were whispering about something.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This includes tech startups like Queen One, which just signed a 10-year lease for its new headquarters in Williamsburg, joining a thriving innovation ecosystem in Brooklyn and contributing to New York City’s status as the applied AI capital of the world.—
Adolfo Carrión Jr,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Once a thriving port city, Ephesus is thought to have been originally settled around 1200 BCE, towards the end of the Bronze age.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Get a grip on this vibrant trend with designer tips for using colorful hardware in your home.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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The vibrant nightlife scene was rounded out each day of runway shows and networking opportunities, with Miami’s legendary party culture infusing the Swim Week energy.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Humming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humming. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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