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
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Leonard, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
When the Panthers’ run offense is humming, Carolina can build leads and gain momentum.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Avoiding this kind of off-schedule sleeping is best for keeping your circadian rhythm humming along smoothly.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 27 Oct. 2025
After clicking into rhythm in the fourth quarter a week ago, Sean Payton’s offense kept humming on Sunday against the Cowboys, hanging a 44-24 win on a shoddy Cowboys defense as Denver improved to 6-2.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Getting Matthews humming with confidence and getting that shot off is part of what the Leafs need right now.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Massive defense spending has propped up growth, kept factories humming, and pushed unemployment lower, while Moscow has relied on allies like China for goods no longer available from the West.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Towns once bypassed by interstates are humming again when the tracks reopen.
—Chelsea Haney
october 25, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Or that the offense was humming.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The Colts’ offense is absolutely humming.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Right off the bat, the room was humming.
—Elizabeth Leonard, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
When the Panthers’ run offense is humming, Carolina can build leads and gain momentum.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Avoiding this kind of off-schedule sleeping is best for keeping your circadian rhythm humming along smoothly.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 27 Oct. 2025
After clicking into rhythm in the fourth quarter a week ago, Sean Payton’s offense kept humming on Sunday against the Cowboys, hanging a 44-24 win on a shoddy Cowboys defense as Denver improved to 6-2.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Getting Matthews humming with confidence and getting that shot off is part of what the Leafs need right now.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Massive defense spending has propped up growth, kept factories humming, and pushed unemployment lower, while Moscow has relied on allies like China for goods no longer available from the West.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Towns once bypassed by interstates are humming again when the tracks reopen.
—Chelsea Haney
october 25, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Or that the offense was humming.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humming
Adjective
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Patterson, 53, was introduced by City Manager Marcus Jones to a buzzing room at a press conference Monday morning at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The unconventional thriller played like gangbusters to the buzzing New York crowd.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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City soon claimed the blueprint as their own, bursting through on goal on four occasions after sweeping moves.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Plant sugars usually concentrate in plant leaves and roots and act as a sort of natural anti-freeze that keeps plant cells from bursting in the cold.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cubes work by simply filling them up with clothes, zipping them shut, then using the middle zipper to compress clothes down to a much smaller package.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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There’s a big difference between occasionally dabbling in a few sailings to the Bahamas—or perhaps zipping about on a speedboat—and true expertise in the water.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But no one wants to be caught sifting through lawsuits or whispering about a castmate’s questionable business practices.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Is the muse whispering in your ear?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The summit’s comeback is in response to high demand to refocus on the thriving touring industry.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cincinnati may not be renowned for a thriving hip-hop scene, but local rapper Skylar Blatt is working hard to put her city on the map.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Part of the appeal of drones as hazing tools, however, is that the whirring sound of the rotors is already scary enough for most bears.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
25 Sep. 2025
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For Catalans, the whirring activity at the Sagrada Família has become a symbol of their can-do culture.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The coast along the Miraflores neighborhood is ideal for its waves and winds, as well as vibrant culture, food, and people to enjoy after your sesh.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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The city feels like Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls—its energetic downtown area is filled with artisanal shops, quirky history, and a vibrant community.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Humming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humming. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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