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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
Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
What can 31-year-old Broncos whiz-kid play-caller Davis Webb whip up against the NFL’s foremost whiz-kid in Rams head coach Sean McVay?
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Inside the deli, workers leapt for cover as bullets whizzed through the store.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
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Noun
The book follows the controversy surrounding teenage chess whiz Hans Niemann, who was accused of cheating after beating world champion Magnus Carlsen in a 2022 match.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
What can 31-year-old Broncos whiz-kid play-caller Davis Webb whip up against the NFL’s foremost whiz-kid in Rams head coach Sean McVay?
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Verb
Surveillance footage showed the car whizzing by cameras in a flash before hitting the wall in what sounded like an explosion.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Inside the deli, workers leapt for cover as bullets whizzed through the store.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiz
Noun
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And with SoFi Stadium in Inglewood hosting World Cup matches just 13 miles away, business owners are hoping the economic boost lasts long after the final whistle.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The South Korean squad celebrated with its fans behind one of the goals after the final whistle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Inverter ACs are quieter overall but can be known for having a subtle but higher-pitched hum that is bothersome to some.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
18 June 2026
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After the Danish‑Caribbean imprint of the Virgin Islands, San Juan introduces a wider, more cosmopolitan rhythm with Spanish colonial architecture, Afro‑Caribbean culture and the hum of a bustling Latin American city.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Big Think+ classes feature world-class experts teaching the topics that matter most, from leadership and innovation to personal growth and health and wellness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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Nonetheless, Ossoff will have to appeal to independents, who will decide the outcome, according to Charles Bullock, a University of Georgia political science professor and expert on Southern politics.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Nicholas Galitzine stars as the muscular hero in the new version, which also features Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms Duncan, Camila Mendes as Teela and Jared Leto as the evil wizard Skeletor.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The act tonight was the Messthetics, a punk-prog-jazz outfit, featuring the drummer and the bassist from Fugazi (Brendan Canty and Joe Lally), a guitar wizard (Anthony Pirog), and a sax man (James Brandon Lewis).—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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However, some observers have reported hearing faint crackling or hissing noises during intense displays.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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This might be as simple as a public argument – hissing whispers in an elevator.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Taylor Swift creates buzz with a chic appearance at Electric Lady Studios in New York City on June 15.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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From development around a new freeway and industrial expansion to a chef’s TV win and an eco-friendly home, the Treasure Valley is buzzing with news this June.—
Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
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No place packs a sizzle quite like Miami, and your girls will love the contrast of sunny beaches and energetic nightlife.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Playing percussive pizzicato as often as the traditional bow, Reid gives her long, rhythmic compositions plenty of spin, pop, and sizzle, focusing on syncopated action over textural brooding.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Wafting odors of 100-octane gasoline and rumbling purrs of V8 engines punched through the overcast morning at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday as the Velocity Invitational car meet entered its second day.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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That detail has led researchers to wonder whether the purr is partly a self-healing mechanism, a body soothing itself from the inside out.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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“Whiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiz. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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