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as in humming
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
seemingly out of nowhere, a baseball whished past my head
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There was a steady cadence of police cars humming past, as well as officers stationed outside the local London Underground station.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
1 May 2026 -
The Ducks’ rebuild is humming along, in other words.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Mature geese have kept a close eye on the eggs, occasionally honking and hissing at those who have approached.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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He was later woken up by a hissing sound and noticed a flame on the floor of his bedroom.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Residents could flip on the TV to see who was downstairs before buzzing them in.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Most homeowners are surprised to learn the buzzing nuisance ruining their evenings probably started life just steps from the back door.—
Ryan Brennan
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Along with sorting laundry, Martha recommends emptying pockets, zipping zippers, opening up buttons, tying loose strings, turning garments inside out, and blotting any stains to prevent them from spreading.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even just crossing the street, where endless mopeds and cars are zipping between each other, can feel like a feat.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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And there’s already whispering that eventual new ownership will push for a remodeled ballpark to include a retractable roof.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Usher was snapped whispering secrets to his wife as the pair attended the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Whishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whishing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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