Synonyms of whizzed

whizzed

verb

past tense of whiz

1

as in hissed

to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\

just hearing the bullets whiz as they fly by their heads must be terrifying for soldiers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hissed
• bubbled
• fizzled
• whistled
• swished
• fizzed
• sizzled
• whooshed
• wheezed
• swooshed
• buzzed
• zipped
• whished
• hummed
• effervesced
• droned

2

as in hummed

to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound

many vehicles were whizzing past us at breakneck speeds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hummed
• buzzed
• zipped
• whirred
• whispered
• hissed
• zoomed
• burred
• droned
• sighed
• murmured
• whistled
• bumbled
• purred
• whished
• fizzed
• whooshed
• thrummed
• swished
• cooed
• sizzled
• rustled
• wheezed
• chirred
• churred
• curred

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of whizzed

While gassing up her 2004 Honda, Aja Harmon of Kearny Mesa shook her head as the digits on the pump whizzed by. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2026

Galileo whizzed by asteroid Ida going almost 28,000 mph and came within 1,500 miles of the asteroid's surface. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026

In an open field, arrows whizzed through the humid June air and struck their targets. — Lydia McFarlane, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Bullets whizzed through the lanes of Interstate 485 and into cars driving down the busy highway that loops around Charlotte and its suburbs. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

Inside, tiny screws whizzed along a production line as high-resolution cameras scanned them for microscopic problems. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Those good vibes were on display when Son’s shot whizzed between two defenders and the outstretched arms of Galaxy goalkeeper Novak Micovic. — Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026

Kingsbury argued that Payton fled for his life firing behind him on 10th Street as bullets whizzed and ricocheted past; and argued Payton’s return fire was not responsible for the deaths of the three women. — Darrell Smith july 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Gauff netted a forehand sitter (below), before Muchová slipped as a Gauff passing shot whizzed past her. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 July 2026