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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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Recent Examples of buzz
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The trailer looks cool, and pre-release buzz is good.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Three hours before Game 3, the Fan Fest in the Bell Centre plaza was buzzing with people.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In between, there are 46 rooms, suites, and apartments in soothing shades; a serene reprieve from the 24-hour buzz on the doorstep.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The trailer looks cool, and pre-release buzz is good.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Paton fielded the first question and his phone immediately started buzzing.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Three hours before Game 3, the Fan Fest in the Bell Centre plaza was buzzing with people.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
Noun
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Several social movements, including protests against Iranian elections in 2009 and the Arab Spring in 2010–2011, made use of social media tools to organize and spread messages about their movements.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the message is simple from the firefighters and participants alike; when a wildfire starts, there won't be time to prepare, so now is the time to act.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cooked in a wood-burning oven, the chicken hums with a gentle smokiness and a complex, fruity chile flavor that’s warm, rounded and highly addictive.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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While some prefer the lo-fi hum of a record player, others like the crisp sound of a compact disc.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the Oscars, Conan O’Brien joked about the longstanding rumor that Netflix encourages their writers to write for a passive audience.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Social media is awash with rumors around Trader Joe’s mini striped canvas bags—though so far, they’ve only been leaked by an unknown source, posted by Instagram account @traderjoesobsessed.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just when the world seems to have caught on to the duanju craze, Chinese companies are midway through another seismic change.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The duo had jump-started the AI-for-Erdős craze late last year by prompting a free version of ChatGPT with open problems chosen at random from the Erdős problems website.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the teen’s case, five large keloids abruptly burst from her chickenpox scars, breaking out in different places on her body—on her right jaw, chest, abdomen, and right flank.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Amazon’s sale section is bursting with stellar deals this weekend — and these budget-friendly picks are no exception.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And in 2024, 38 of the 40 edge-rushing prospects had longer arms; the only ones to measure shorter were a pair of twins from UCLA — Gabriel and Grayson Murphy — neither of whom is on an NFL roster.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Policymakers in Illinois must know that rushing to judgment, as these professors suggest, will do immeasurable harm to children across our state for generations.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This also might necessitate more than phone calls.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This time, the forward’s shot found the net, but an offside call negated the would-be decisive shot.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The production wears its metaphors lightly with a wink and a purr.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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On most days, the surf is loud enough to mask the steady purr of cars.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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