as in hums
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the chirr of dragonflies
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Noun
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The Merchant Room, helmed by two-time James Beard Award-winner Gavin Kaysen, emerges just off the lobby and hums from morning through late evening.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026 -
The dining room hums with music, cocktails flow freely and the buzz builds as the morning turns into afternoon, hinting at Lavo’s reputation as the Strip’s original party brunch destination.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Honey is ready to bring love, purrs and playful cuddles to her forever home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Oryn, the high-octane Chinese speciality restaurant blends Cantonese and Sichuan flavors with nightclub energy—moody lighting, a DJ booth, and a bar that whispers promises of an after-hours mischief.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Michael, who has been staring at the door, looks up and whispers in Lumet’s ear.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Go to Settings > Apps > Phone and toggle Haptics off to stop those subtle buzzes that can feel like extra notifications.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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About halfway through our interview, Uchis’ phone buzzes.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This powerful little blender has a 1200-watt motor that whizzes through tough kale stems, hearty nuts, and cubes of ice with ease.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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No subtle sighs about the laundry pile.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the series premiere of Netflix’s Vladimir, Rachel Weisz awakens from troubled sleep to a cascade of texts, sighs deeply, and addresses the camera with pleading eyes.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This vast bundle of life and existence whirrs continually, creating the comforting harmonic tone that defines this place.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Chirrs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirrs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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