variants
or whizz
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as in purr
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 buzz
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
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Our stats whiz Matt Brown provided me with similar data for a few more.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The machines whizzed and whirred.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Another curious twist involved Matty's grandson, tech whiz Alfie (Aaron Harris), who she's been caring for since the death of her daughter.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Our stats whiz Matt Brown provided me with similar data for a few more.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Back then, the European Space Agency said telescopes only picked out the record-breaking 2020 visitor after that asteroid had safely whizzed by.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The machines whizzed and whirred.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiz
Verb
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Seattle scored 28 points before the halftime whistle.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Desperate, Lester then grabbed his bird whistle and dashed to the Arconia courtyard fountain.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Beetle buzzes by with tiny pumpkins perched on top, and Xuanwu, a ground robot carrying a drone, walks ominously in the background.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Restaurants named in the Michelin Guide American South have been announced, and now is the perfect time to get a taste of what the food scene has been buzzing about all year.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Some hissing or growling is normal, but separate them if aggression escalates.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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My pal was in deep slumber, breathed through this kind of hissing accordion.—
Sam Lipsyte,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yes, Vonn concedes, the Zooms involved in her investments, foundation, and other projects don’t give her the same adrenaline boost as zooming down a mountain.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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The film, which tells the story of a 1980s teen who accidentally hops in a time machine and zooms back to 1955, first premiered in summer 1985.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After filming, Joe briefly dated fellow cast member Kacie, though their relationship quickly fizzled out.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, their relationship quickly fizzled out.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The interior has plenty of pockets to keep your items organized and zipped away, while the outside features one open pocket and two buckled side pockets.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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TreVeyon Henderson covered 12 yards on a wham run, then 18 more on a misdirection toss where fullback Jack Westover and right guard Mike Onwenu presented false keys that indicated an inside run while Henderson zipped outside.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ball swished through the net at the buzzer.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Soak the Garment Submerge the garment in the water and gently swish it to create suds.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Not the kind where someone reheats a pastry for you, but the kind with a kitchen where a burger is sizzling on the grill.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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This luxurious property sizzles with gracious elegance and impeccable service, eliciting over-the-top reviews from guests.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Whiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiz. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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