Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrummed
Verb
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The days of underground stashes and whispered conversations are fading fast.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Below, discover nine skin scents that exude minimalism and a quiet, whispered state of luxury.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Naroditsky sighed, looking skeptical.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Dec. 2025
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Immediately after the verdict was read, Banegas’ family members sighed in relief.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The heaters hissed and clanked, let off steam, fogged up the windows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Dec. 2025
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Many more dogs licked the cat than the opposite, and more felines ignored, ran away, and hissed at the dog than vice versa.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Deep breathing could be heard; birds chirped loudly outside; spectators murmured on the periphery.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the second half, Ilia Gruev’s outstanding turnover and fizzed pass into Aaronson was perfect.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Stillwater senior midfielder Dillan Reardon fizzed in a cross that deflected to a Greyhound defender.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The laser-cutting machine hummed with life.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
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The broad stock market hummed along in 2025, with the S&P 500 posting a 16% return — the index’s third consecutive year of double-digit gains.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As a drone whirred overhead and hooded people spray-painted the building and its fixtures, the protestors advocated for more civilly disobedient methods.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The four rotating arms on the Nebulaz ride whirred furiously like the inner workings of a clock — and made less noise than a ticking second hand on a watch.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Snoop hilariously sizzled when Warriors coach Steve Kerr stormed the court in the fourth quarter of the Clippers’ 103-102 victory.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Zacha cut to the high slot and sizzled a wrist shot over Binnington’s glove arm.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Thrummed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrummed. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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