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as in message
a communication by telephone
give me a buzz when you decide
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as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the motor made a soft buzz
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
the buzz is that this would-be blockbuster will be the bomb of the summer
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as in craze
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
longer hairstyles are the buzz this season
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as in to rush
to proceed or move quickly
we've been buzzing around all morning getting ready for the meeting with the VIPs from the head office
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as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
the little plane buzzed past the crowd
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Recent Examples of buzz
Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Dolphins tend to be social, live in groups and use different methods of echolocation like buzzes, whistles or slapping their tail against the water to communicate with one another, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Paloma Chavez
july 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
Hunter Ingram, Variety, 11 July 2025
One of the fastest-growing and most multicultural cities in North America, Toronto is always buzzing.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Riding the wave Still other curveballs can await a player after the draft night buzz has subsided.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Dolphins tend to be social, live in groups and use different methods of echolocation like buzzes, whistles or slapping their tail against the water to communicate with one another, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Paloma Chavez
july 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
Verb
The crew are all fans of the show, so the day that Eric was working was one of those special days where everybody was buzzing.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 11 July 2025
One of the fastest-growing and most multicultural cities in North America, Toronto is always buzzing.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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Speculation about what was in store from the duo grew after the seemingly estranged former partners posted complementary messages on their social media accounts in the last week.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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The staff had a surprising message: Ichiro was there.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
Noun
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However, the Friends actress might have slammed the door on those rumors.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
19 July 2025
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Whether its an album, radio single, memoir or just a joint performance, though, remains, like the best Fleetwood Mac projects, a rumor.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Noun
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This simplicity and efficiency is a big part of the reason why rucking is the hottest new fitness craze.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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From classics to new crazes, here are the most popular spots to grab a quick and delicious chicken sandwich, according to Yelp.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
8 July 2025
Verb
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An instant later, six-foot-tall flames burst upward in blazing pillars, followed by an intoxicating waft of garlic, lemon and herbs that permeated the air over a crowd of awed onlookers.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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What transpires is a film bursting at the seams with heart, adored by laymen and critics alike.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Neighbors quickly rushed to action, grabbing hoses and axes to help extract the plane’s passengers.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Many organizations rush to implement tech without considering the impact on employee workflows, morale or training needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The brand was humming along nicely as a direct-to-consumer business, as the brothers built their own supply chain, sourcing leather that could be used on everything—from the original phone case to the bags and small leather goods, such as signature charms, that were added to the mix.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Baseball is humming but the playoffs are still off in the distance.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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More on layoffs that have hit Arizona and other states and what Intel's CEO said during a quarterly earnings call.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Tinker, Taylor Swift call: Taylor fever is going nowhere.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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In a clever flex of corporate synergy, Apple promoted its first summer blockbuster with the release of a haptic trailer that imitates the purr of an F1 engine in the palms of your hands.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 June 2025
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Baldwin’s husky purr of a voice sets the table for the events of the film, before settling back to pop in every now and then with an omniscient insight or unspoken truth.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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