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marked by much life, movement, or activity
  • the new science center is usually humming with school groups on Thursdays

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humming

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present participle of hum

Synonyms & Antonyms of humming (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to be copiously supplied
  • one restaurant was humming with diners, while a neighboring eatery was practically empty

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2 to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
  • a helicopter hummed overhead

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“Humming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humming. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.

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