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as in hissing
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
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as in humming
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 whizzing
Seasonal sprites flit and flutter, providing transitional scenes, hinting at mystical elements whizzing all around within this otherwise very human plot.
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Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Passenger vehicles are whizzing by, some even cutting off the truck.
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David Julian,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Surveillance footage showed the car whizzing by cameras in a flash before hitting the wall in what sounded like an explosion.
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Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Coming within just a few thousand miles of the red planet's surface, the Psyche vehicle will benefit from a gravity boost that will send it whizzing toward the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
The drone flew into the yard and dropped a three-foot package before whizzing away, the captain of the drone hunting team for South Carolina’s state prisons told CNN in an interview.
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Taylor Galgano,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
The terrain is mostly flat, and there are plenty of electric buggies for whizzing around.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
The woman glared at the steam whizzing out of my car, her eyes cutting through it to find mine.
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Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
Blending the chives and eggs together on high first, then quickly whizzing in the cream and cheese will encourage seamless emulsification without extra froth.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Passenger vehicles are whizzing by, some even cutting off the truck.
—
David Julian,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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
Coming within just a few thousand miles of the red planet's surface, the Psyche vehicle will benefit from a gravity boost that will send it whizzing toward the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
The drone flew into the yard and dropped a three-foot package before whizzing away, the captain of the drone hunting team for South Carolina’s state prisons told CNN in an interview.
—
Taylor Galgano,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
The terrain is mostly flat, and there are plenty of electric buggies for whizzing around.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
The woman glared at the steam whizzing out of my car, her eyes cutting through it to find mine.
—
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
Blending the chives and eggs together on high first, then quickly whizzing in the cream and cheese will encourage seamless emulsification without extra froth.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whizzing
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Then a hissing arrow pins a golden soccer ball to the Clash of Clans escutcheon.
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There’s plenty of feline choreography, like crawling, meowing, and hissing.
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Fans latched on too, humming the tune, playing the video — of players and supporters soaking up the scene — on repeat ever since.
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Now two seasons removed from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, Asheville has quickly bounced back and is humming along.
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London draws more than 30 million visitors annually, and along with its buzzing energy and endless opportunities comes one of the world’s most exciting food scenes.
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New York City is still buzzing after a historic NBA Finals in which the Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.
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Returning to the director’s chair 11 years after drug-cartel drama 600 Miles, Gabriel Ripstein keeps things zipping along in an entertaining satire which, once again, highlights the rottenness at international football’s core.
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Flemings is especially potent with the ball in his right hand, getting into pick-and-rolls with pace and zipping one-handed, crosscourt passes while going full speed.
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Inside, fans are whirring and a woman behind the cash register speaks on the phone in Korean.
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The production design closely resembled that of his recent Rolling Loud set and his in-progress Don’t Be Dumb tour, including a helicopter hanging from the top of the stage (its whirring blades could be heard between songs).
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“Whizzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whizzing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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