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
Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Their offense is humming, ranking in the top 5 in scoring, and with key injuries on the Rams' offensive line, Indianapolis will look to exploit those gaps and disrupt Matthew Stafford's timing.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The compact helicopter lifted off smoothly as Rumsey guided the nose northward, with its contra-rotating rotors humming steadily above him.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Remember being in a room with the holy spirit humming like a tuning fork.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
But as of Wednesday, the lights are on and kitchen equipment is humming again, though tacos are only a small part of the new menu.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes’ offense has been humming through the first three weeks of the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
There’s something about the Copacabana that already feels like history humming under your feet.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Astros, Guardians Their injury list has a payroll greater than a bunch of frugal franchises, yet the Rangers keep humming along and applying pressure to their AL West counterparts.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
And after several decades, it’s only gotten better; its lush environs are mature and humming, and its wellness journeys are thoughtfully developed.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Their offense is humming, ranking in the top 5 in scoring, and with key injuries on the Rams' offensive line, Indianapolis will look to exploit those gaps and disrupt Matthew Stafford's timing.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The compact helicopter lifted off smoothly as Rumsey guided the nose northward, with its contra-rotating rotors humming steadily above him.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Remember being in a room with the holy spirit humming like a tuning fork.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
But as of Wednesday, the lights are on and kitchen equipment is humming again, though tacos are only a small part of the new menu.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes’ offense has been humming through the first three weeks of the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
There’s something about the Copacabana that already feels like history humming under your feet.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Astros, Guardians Their injury list has a payroll greater than a bunch of frugal franchises, yet the Rangers keep humming along and applying pressure to their AL West counterparts.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humming
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Just down the hill, West Hollywood has lots of other diversions to keep you entertained and at ease, including award-winning spas, sushi omakase at the always-buzzing Uchi, and endless workout opportunities from group fitness classes to Runyon Canyon hikes.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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The space itself — bright, polished, and buzzing — sets the tone for a brunch that’s chic without being stiff.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So with Fenway Park bursting with anticipation on Friday night, the pressure ratcheted up against the Detroit Tigers, Chapman narrowed his focus — not just to the catcher’s mitt, but the laces within its webbing.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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While the first game trafficked in elegant neatness, Hades II is practically bursting at the seams with excess.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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That included the final dagger, as Mahomes looked off a pass to Kelce before zipping a 5-yard touchdown pass to Thornton in the back of the end zone.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Colbert then fell silent and mimed zipping his lips shut.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Facebook users have mentioned that the restaurant is busy as customers are getting in their last few moments of home style Korean cooking.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chanel rounded out a busy month of parties in New York to celebrate the launch of Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif, its new men’s fragrance that debuted in August.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If your body is whispering, pay attention.—
Melissa Gonzalez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The instructor sits next to him, whispering.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What started as a small orchard grew into Crown Orchard Company, a thriving wholesale business that now supplies fruit to grocery stores and military commissaries across the East Coast.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Less remarked on, however, were significant commitments to the country's thriving tech startups.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 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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However, the more vibrant color for color lasers is the most consistent difference between the two.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The show was also filmed in color at a time when British TV was resolutely black-and-white, meaning that fans had to imagine the vibrant green, orange, and yellow color schemes of Thunderbirds 2, 3, and 4, respectively, for themselves.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Humming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humming. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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