thrumming

present participle of thrum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrumming
Verb
  • The stairs bear witness to feet, flitting up and down, a whispering flood of life that has carried us forth to this day.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
  • Republicans, meanwhile, are whispering that Democrats' fears of unused Platner oppo are well-founded.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Then a hissing arrow pins a golden soccer ball to the Clash of Clans escutcheon.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026
  • There’s plenty of feline choreography, like crawling, meowing, and hissing.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The internet may be full of people who want to outlaw leaf blowers, but misophonic triggers tend to share a bodily quality, an aurally traceable culprit such as a person crunching or sighing.
    Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • Also, remember that the avatar is reading your body language, eye contact, any kind of sighing or moaning.
    Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Inside, fans are whirring and a woman behind the cash register speaks on the phone in Korean.
    Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 25 June 2026
  • The production design closely resembled that of his recent Rolling Loud set and his in-progress Don’t Be Dumb tour, including a helicopter hanging from the top of the stage (its whirring blades could be heard between songs).
    Drew Cohen, SPIN, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Or at least squeezed in a solid couch nap with baseball/golf/soccer/primo history programming murmuring in the background.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
  • Alejo listens carefully, occasionally offering a tissue or murmuring consolations.
    Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Fans latched on too, humming the tune, playing the video — of players and supporters soaking up the scene — on repeat ever since.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • Now two seasons removed from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, Asheville has quickly bounced back and is humming along.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
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“Thrumming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrumming. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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