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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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as in to hum
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 buzz
Sarah Whitten, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Hugh Grant is getting big buzz for his portrayal of the sinister man with a plan.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The crypto community is buzzing, with celebrations sweeping across forums and social media, hailing Trump’s win as a potential boon for the top cryptocurrency’s future.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Universal’s theatrical retelling of the famed Broadway musical is creating buzz ahead of its Nov. 22 release with hundreds of merchandise offerings from dozens of retail partners.
—Sarah Whitten, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Hugh Grant is getting big buzz for his portrayal of the sinister man with a plan.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
The city, already buzzing with political energy, will soon be the epicenter of the nation’s democratic process.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The crypto community is buzzing, with celebrations sweeping across forums and social media, hailing Trump’s win as a potential boon for the top cryptocurrency’s future.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzz
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As for texts, almost all messages sent between iPhones should be encrypted end-to-end by Apple’s iMessage system, and Google’s implementation of the RCS standard has brought end-to-end encryption to most Android-to-Android messaging.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Some of the people who had sent messages then started calling my brother’s phone.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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While rumors continue to circulate that Microsoft will finally dip its tech toes into handheld gaming next year, 2024 is still filled with enough Xbox sales on gaming peripherals to get any gamer going to the checkout.Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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What’s more, the proliferation of artificial intelligence tools has raised concerns that fake images, video or audio could be used in an effort to lend legitimacy to election rumors and false claims.Clare Duffy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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By 1962, the monster craze of the '50s had blossomed.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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And that's not incorrect — the J-horror craze of the late-'90s and early-2000s, spearheaded by Hideo Nakata's instant classic Ringu (1998), did produce some of the most memorable horror films in Japanese movie history.Katie Rife, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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With a hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel in the brain suddenly bursts and causes bleeding in the brain.28 Long-Term Effects Vary If a heart attack isn't treated quickly, the lack of blood flow can cause permanent damage to the heart muscle.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 6 Nov. 2024
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Members of the band then burst through the door with a galvanizing musical salute that saw audiences cheer and clap along with jovial captivating.Sam Falb, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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Among the victims rushed to hospital, many had eye injuries, missing fingers or gaping holes in their abdomens, Reuters witnesses saw, indicating their proximity to the devices at the time of detonation.Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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As anticipated, some waits appeared throughout the day, particularly as voters rushed to cast ballots in the hours before polls closed.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Others volunteer to water plants, write a weekly newsletter, launder aprons, check on members who haven’t shown up in a while, and shoulder other tasks needed to keep the clubhouse humming.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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The question is whether the Fed can help keep the economy out of a recession now that it’s begun cutting interest rates to keep the job market humming.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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The detective said those calls were to Stines' daughter.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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There were no witnesses or video footage capturing what happened to the girl, only a 911 call of Kammerer requesting medical assistance for his daughter, Rapp said.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Stocking Stuffers Under $30 Cat lovers will purr over these adorable bowls.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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This little kitty purrs, walks, and even tumbles, giving my daughter all the fun of having another cat without the extra fur or midnight meows.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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