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as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the irritating whiz of a bee in the room
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
the computer whiz to whom we all go when we're having problems, which is fairly often
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as in wizard
a very smart person
one of those whizzes who does very well in every subject
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or whizz
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as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
many vehicles were whizzing past us at breakneck speeds
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Recent Examples of whiz
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
At age 69, Lynn Ianni is a pickleball whiz, zipping from dinks to drives energetically.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
Blending the chives and eggs together on high first, then quickly whizzing in the cream and cheese will encourage seamless emulsification without extra froth.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Sometimes what the cartel needs most is a guy who’s a whiz with a spreadsheet.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
At age 69, Lynn Ianni is a pickleball whiz, zipping from dinks to drives energetically.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
The woman glared at the steam whizzing out of my car, her eyes cutting through it to find mine.
—Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
Blending the chives and eggs together on high first, then quickly whizzing in the cream and cheese will encourage seamless emulsification without extra froth.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiz
Verb
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He was later woken up by a hissing sound and noticed a flame on the floor of his bedroom.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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This behavior may include stamping its feet, raising its tail, or hissing.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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There was a steady cadence of police cars humming past, as well as officers stationed outside the local London Underground station.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Having Nabers and Slayton out of practice for such a long time will present a challenge for John Harbaugh, Matt Nagy and Dart to get this offense humming early in 2026.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Shades of purple and pink are also bubbling up.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Doctors noted a crackling sound, suggesting gases bubbling out of his dying flesh, and some of the outer layers of skin were peeling off.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the time of his murder, Mizell was in a lounge on the studio’s second floor with another man when two men were buzzed in.—
Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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TopicsVogue Parties The Met Gala buzz starts now.—
Aaron Royce,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even just crossing the street, where endless mopeds and cars are zipping between each other, can feel like a feat.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the final minute of the second, Heiskanen zipped a wrist shot past Wallstedt to give Dallas the lead back.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Whiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiz. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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