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
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
As his family and doctors exited the room, the humming machine lowered a ring around his body.
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Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Paper-thin hotel walls, hallway chatter, humming AC units—travel comes with plenty of sleep interruptions.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
That's what an increasing number of Americans are saying about data centers, huge, energy-sapping, constantly humming, resource-draining facilities needed to power artificial intelligence.
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
The event may not be about politics, but politics will be humming in the background regardless.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
The pros at the front desk keep things humming; Club Level guests, meanwhile, can check in even faster in a dedicated lounge—or right in their suites.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The ball—true to Brown’s original design—is always humming around at high speed, finding the right man and confounding the defenses that the team’s sheer force keeps demoralizing.
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Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
There’s a small, warm body of evidence that some of the most therapeutic sounds on earth may already be napping on your couch, singing outside your window and humming in your backyard.
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Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Adjective
The Colts’ offense is absolutely humming.
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Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
There is something to be said about coaches who take over for successful predecessors and keep the thing humming, because that doesn't always tend to be the case.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
As his family and doctors exited the room, the humming machine lowered a ring around his body.
—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Paper-thin hotel walls, hallway chatter, humming AC units—travel comes with plenty of sleep interruptions.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
That's what an increasing number of Americans are saying about data centers, huge, energy-sapping, constantly humming, resource-draining facilities needed to power artificial intelligence.
—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
The event may not be about politics, but politics will be humming in the background regardless.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
The pros at the front desk keep things humming; Club Level guests, meanwhile, can check in even faster in a dedicated lounge—or right in their suites.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The ball—true to Brown’s original design—is always humming around at high speed, finding the right man and confounding the defenses that the team’s sheer force keeps demoralizing.
—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
There’s a small, warm body of evidence that some of the most therapeutic sounds on earth may already be napping on your couch, singing outside your window and humming in your backyard.
—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humming
Adjective
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The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.
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Hudson Square is a thriving and buzzing creative hub–and the Dominick’s Street Art Search is designed so their guests could experience exactly that.
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Best Amazon Prime Day Home Deals Amazon’s home department is bursting with steep Prime Day deals today.
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Always turn off the electricity and water supply line and remove nearby light fixtures when dealing with bursting ceiling pipes to avoid accidental electrocution.
Verb
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Not only without the ball, their were moments of real quality when Cape Verde recovered possession, zipping the ball around the Spanish pressure and often looking to play their way out with short passes into midfield.
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An introductory video includes views of the planet before zooming down to the Space Coast, flying over to downtown Orlando and zipping into the Dome.
Adjective
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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If there is a busy period during the day, let children know in advance and then follow through by setting aside time later to connect.
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The stairs bear witness to feet, flitting up and down, a whispering flood of life that has carried us forth to this day.
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Republicans, meanwhile, are whispering that Democrats' fears of unused Platner oppo are well-founded.
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Long recognized as a college town with a thriving innovation ecosystem, Ann Arbor ranks among the leaders in graduate-level employment opportunities and coworking density.
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And while the domestic J-League is over 30 years old and thriving, the national team has quietly become a European powerhouse.
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The production design closely resembled that of his recent Rolling Loud set and his in-progress Don’t Be Dumb tour, including a helicopter hanging from the top of the stage (its whirring blades could be heard between songs).
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Clanging cable cars still climb up and down the streets, although these days they’re joined by self-driving taxis, an ever-present reminder of the whirring tech scene.
Adjective
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See the scene inside the game Our photographers are in the stadium to capture all the action — including some pretty vibrant fan outfits.
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Amarelo brought the World Cup's vibrant spirit to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in New York.
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“Humming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humming. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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