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
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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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As Lauryn was busy working at her warehouse alongside sister Jessica Shannon and her friend Paisley, June stopped by to inform them of her big plan.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Despite the setback in Denver, the couple has been busy in the meantime.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
28 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
Verb
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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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The food industry has a lot riding on, and even more to gain from, adopting practices that help stabilize the climate and support thriving ecosystems.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Whatever happens, Chicago needs a thriving and affordable ride-share sector — ride-share is part of our transit ecosystem.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The serene scene is meant to mimic the dichotomy of the scent: a powerful blend of florals mixed with vibrant woody notes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Imagine a city where businesses thrive, emergency response is seamless and efficient, and neighborhoods pulse with energy—a world full of Smart, Safe Cities, where technology and community spirit unite to create a safe, vibrant environment.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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“Humming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humming. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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