as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the steady thrum of the turbines in the power plant
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Recent Examples of thrum
Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The thrum of life in this central Paris square is further underscored by handwritten notes.
—Mara Hoberman, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
Perhaps most impressive, though, the in-your-face photography, thrumming EDM score and dizzying array of jumps backwards and forwards in time don’t drown out the sterling performances from the lead trio.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The pulse-pounding sequence plays out to the thrum of Foggy's struggling heartbeat after Matt's best friend was hit by gunfire.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The thrum of life in this central Paris square is further underscored by handwritten notes.
—Mara Hoberman, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
The house thrums with a palpable evil that infects its inhabitants, not only tormenting them but turning them into tormentors.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
Perhaps most impressive, though, the in-your-face photography, thrumming EDM score and dizzying array of jumps backwards and forwards in time don’t drown out the sterling performances from the lead trio.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrum
Verb
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Rather than shouting ‘luxury’, The Lana whispers it.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Immigration officer engages my children in chit chat then whispers to them ‘Are these your Mum and Dad?’ .—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The frequency of a cat's purr, usually between 25 to 150 hertz, has therapeutic effects on a person's body and mind, according to an article from Inspira Health Network.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The duo quickly became inseparable, with footage capturing their adorable cuddles and Marble's soothing purrs as William clings to Marble's soft fur.—
Ronnie Li,
USA TODAY,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Rosso was however adamant to share that the flamboyant silver piece already generated buzz.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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These tokens illustrate how speculative assets tied to political figures can generate short-term buzz but carry significant downside for everyday buyers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There can also be behavioral signs, as Purina suggests that an angry cat might hiss, spit, or growl.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With the customary expressiveness of Bay Area audiences, somebody hissed at the poem.—
Robert Pinsky,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Certainly, nothing on the menu or in the service seemed to communicate anything beyond polished, murmuring attentiveness.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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On Saturday evening, teenagers from a Catholic religious group known as the Salesians stood in a circle, murmuring quiet prayers for the pope's health.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The transformations that make employees sigh today are mandatory for thriving tomorrow.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Above them, burned forever in my memory, a sighing woman in white, legs bound, reclines on top of a pillar.—
Lisa Brown,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Everything, even the Xbox whirring underneath your TV, has embraced the Netflix model.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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In the course of their whirring biochemical activity, cells not only produce energy but also synthesize metabolites: molecular biological building blocks, such as amino acids, nucleotides, carbohydrates and lipids.—
Viviane Callier,
Quanta Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Knicks settled on running more offense through Anunoby and Bridges, the pair of wings who kept the offense humming with the All-Star and captain out due to injury.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rising wages have enabled people to keep spending, which has kept the overall economy humming along.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Thrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrum. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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