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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
Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
While Jeanty didn’t participate in on-field workouts, Hassanein created some buzz over the weekend.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
To add insult to injury, the Academy fawned and buzzed over Clint Eastwood (back row, center, left of statue)’s American Sniper, nominating it for six Academy Awards.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
There’s been a lot of buzz in the Charlotte food scene with recent James Beard nods.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
While Jeanty didn’t participate in on-field workouts, Hassanein created some buzz over the weekend.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Directed by Walter Salles, the Brazilian drama found an audience across 100+ locations, benefiting from awards buzz.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
To add insult to injury, the Academy fawned and buzzed over Clint Eastwood (back row, center, left of statue)’s American Sniper, nominating it for six Academy Awards.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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After more than a decade on screen, Alexandra Daddario has a message for her critics.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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The emails are part of a strategy to have agencies account for their employees' work each week and report it back to the government's human resources agency, though no decision has been made about whether the messages will go out weekly, the sources said.—
Kristin Brown,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Photo Showing Offseason Muscle Gain Stephen A Smith Details What LeBron James Said During Viral Confrontation For more NBA news and rumors, head on over to Newsweek Sports.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Hailey also previously addressed the ongoing feud rumors during a conversation on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast in September 2022.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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The project sparked both a global craze for elevated walkways and — thanks in part to the re-zoning its creation necessitated — a building boom in its corner of Manhattan.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Determine whether the trend has long-term potential or is a temporary craze.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Recycled beads turn into jewelry bursting with color.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Plant these flowers from seed to have a garden bursting with color.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Three days later, the infant was rushed into emergency surgery as blood and fluid continued to pool inside his brain.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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Josh Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns, while Xavier McKinney racked up eight interceptions.—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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At the plate: The Rockies offense was humming from the get-go against former Colorado southpaw Tyler Anderson, who gave up four runs in two-plus innings.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2025
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While [director] Garry [Brown] is [humming the S.W.A.T. opening theme]….—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The deliberately ‘70s vibe at the red carpet photo call – with its distinct hues of ochre, cantaloupe and peach – filtered into the main space, which had a dance floor tucked in the back that eventually got bumping.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Bolton's call for Rubio to resign underscores the concern some have over Washington's evolving relationship with Moscow.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Her plush cat, with a pillow-like body and realistic purr, will be sold direct to consumer on her website.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Giving him a little hug and hearing him purr definitely lifts my spirit.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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