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as in burst
to be copiously supplied
for months the area has been buzzing with rumors that a megacorporation plans to locate its headquarters here
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as in sped
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 hummed
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 buzzed
When the Embassy moved to Nine Elms in 2018, Londoners buzzed about who and what might move in in its stead.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
An hour later, my phone buzzed with a text from Pearlman’s wife.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Flies buzzed over the growing mounds of trash.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The pavilion buzzed with activity as animal educators, conservationists, breeders and vendors filled the space.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Rivera and Baker were quickly buzzed inside and the two rushed up a flight of stairs after the suspect, the videos show.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The Royals dugout buzzed with excitement as the ball went out.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
While Katseye were in planning mode, the pop world buzzed with speculation and curiosity about what the performance would bring — or more specifically, who.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026
Inside, the dark, crowded space buzzed with models, photographers, editors, and designers mingling in this Fashion Week Saturday night.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
An hour later, my phone buzzed with a text from Pearlman’s wife.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Flies buzzed over the growing mounds of trash.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The pavilion buzzed with activity as animal educators, conservationists, breeders and vendors filled the space.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Rivera and Baker were quickly buzzed inside and the two rushed up a flight of stairs after the suspect, the videos show.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The Royals dugout buzzed with excitement as the ball went out.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
While Katseye were in planning mode, the pop world buzzed with speculation and curiosity about what the performance would bring — or more specifically, who.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026
Inside, the dark, crowded space buzzed with models, photographers, editors, and designers mingling in this Fashion Week Saturday night.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzed
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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
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Kimmel’s pretend roast The license probe reportedly was sped up after the Kimmel joke.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The city has released unedited footage showing the high-speed, life-or-death negotiation that played out when a robbery suspect sped off with an Antioch officer inside his getaway car, then attempted to negotiate out of trouble until being shot in the leg.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Others gathered in clusters of desks, showing their artwork to friends as lo-fi music hummed in the background.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Just outside the main entrance of Spectrum Center, as a saxophone blared and drums rumbled and fans hummed past each other with life, there stood Bradley Davis.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Angelenos’ eyes bulged at the $1,500-a-head price tag.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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After the Senate resolution failed, Kaine hurried out of the chamber.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trump being hurried off the stage unharmed and guests ducking for cover underneath their tables.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Over 50 flies clogged the kitchen area air above the three-compartment sink and 20 flies zipped about under the sink.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Stars doubled their lead on a 2-on-1 rush to the net when Jason Robertson zipped a wrist shot past Wallstedt glove side.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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Her reply brimmed with enthusiasm.—
Julia Coin
April 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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Come winter, beach towns like this one dotting the Atlantic Coast stretch of Florida surrounding Fort Lauderdale have long brimmed with French Canadian tourists and other snowbirds who arrive for warmth and sunshine.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Flyers fans stomped on the animal and nearly destroyed it before security scurried the souvenir away from the rambunctious crowd.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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All three Mets runners scored as Baty scurried to third with a triple.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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