as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the steady thrum of the turbines in the power plant
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Recent Examples of thrum
Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
From his office at International Olympic Committee headquarters on the calm blue shores of Lake Geneva, IOC President Thomas Bach predicts a serene future for future editions of the Olympics, even as the world thrums with change.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
This thrum of uneasiness further escalates in the third episode, where Jamie is visited by Briony (Erin Doherty), a therapist assigned to evaluate his mental health prior to trial.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Amplifiers thrummed between songs, many of which segued into one another.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
From his office at International Olympic Committee headquarters on the calm blue shores of Lake Geneva, IOC President Thomas Bach predicts a serene future for future editions of the Olympics, even as the world thrums with change.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
Even with his limited color palette, every frame thrums with life, every object in the world feels cleverly incorporated.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
This thrum of uneasiness further escalates in the third episode, where Jamie is visited by Briony (Erin Doherty), a therapist assigned to evaluate his mental health prior to trial.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrum
Verb
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In 2000, whispers of a 13-year-old phenom from Naperville, Ill. — a Chicago suburb — began reverberating through the AAU circuit.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Still, whispers point to events spread across the Italian lagoon city, adding complexity to what would have been a massive logistical undertaking even on dry land.—
Paolo Santalucia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
Noun
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In a clever flex of corporate synergy, Apple promoted its first summer blockbuster with the release of a haptic trailer that imitates the purr of an F1 engine in the palms of your hands.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 June 2025
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Baldwin’s husky purr of a voice sets the table for the events of the film, before settling back to pop in every now and then with an omniscient insight or unspoken truth.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The celebrities are gone, the buzz has faded, and many SPACs are coming from serial sponsors who are, well, just a little dull.—
Luisa Beltran,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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And others may have seen critical online buzz about the Squid Game season 3 ending that turned them off from watching the program.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Tinnitus causes persistent sounds such as ringing, hissing, buzzing or whooshing in the ears.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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Despite the protective parents hissing, Henry persisted and was ultimately able to guide the goslings toward a safer way out.—
Seth Carnell,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Verb
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The songs are not so much compositions as elliptical confessions, murmured rather than declared.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Mason's family murmured their disdain from the back of the courtroom while Broadwell addressed her.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Viewers collectively sighed with relief knowing the dogs were looking up.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Before immediately snapping, sighing loudly, or muttering a passive-aggressive comment, try pausing to consider what else might be going on first: Maybe your barista’s slammed with 10 other complicated orders, for instance, or your housemate had a brutal week at work.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Fans whirred in all the rooms and often the sound of the air moving was the only sound Lucy heard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Four days per week, nurse anesthetist Mike O’Dell spends his 10-hour shifts sitting in a swivel chair shoved between pieces of towering, whirring operating equipment.—
Megan Sauer
Ryan Johnston,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The grand ballroom of the Austin Film Society's 40th anniversary gala hummed with energy.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The Fed has kept interest rates steady for several months now as the U.S. economy continues to hum along better than many had expected.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
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“Thrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrum. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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