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or whizz
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as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the irritating whiz of a bee in the room
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
the computer whiz to whom we all go when we're having problems, which is fairly often
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as in wizard
a very smart person
one of those whizzes who does very well in every subject
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or whizz
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as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
many vehicles were whizzing past us at breakneck speeds
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Recent Examples of whiz
Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The Ghostface killers behind the plot to convince Sidney that Stu is alive are revealed to be Marco — a tech-whiz Google employee before getting his job at the hospital — and Sidney’s friend and neighbor, Jessica (Anna Camp).
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
It is provided by city monorails whizzing above their heads.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect is a defensive whiz who has his eyes set on reaching the big leagues.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The Ghostface killers behind the plot to convince Sidney that Stu is alive are revealed to be Marco — a tech-whiz Google employee before getting his job at the hospital — and Sidney’s friend and neighbor, Jessica (Anna Camp).
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
The officers, growing visibly frustrated, shoved at least two people to the ground as snowballs continued to whizz by.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
It is provided by city monorails whizzing above their heads.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiz
Verb
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The site, which bubbled and hissed for decades, is still called the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Then there's hissing through the air vents.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Laying things out in advance improves teamwork and keeps every bond humming beautifully.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Analysts say that long-term outlook for the AI buildout looks strong and that should keep Vertiv's earnings growth humming at an impressive clip.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Pour in egg mixture and immediately stir with a heatproof rubber spatula, incorporating ham and gently agitating eggs, and running it along edges until sides begin to bubble, about 30 seconds.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Plus, bubbling beneath all of that is what the Angels believe is a pool of young arms ready to burst onto the scene.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene This is the city's most enviable address, where Orchard Road's buzzing energy meets the serenity of the Singapore Botanical Gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Inside the Trivium Corporate Center manufacturing site in Catawba County, the air buzzed with the hum and loud drill sounds of production.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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This one came after Delanie Sheehan penetrated the defense and zipped an effective pass to Ryan, who put the shot on net, but MacIver deflected it out of bounds.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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David Pastrnak gained the zone and slipped a pass over to Zacha, who zipped a wrist shot through Luukkonen’s pads for the GWG, his 24th goal of the season.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Whiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiz. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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