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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
Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Bynum first broke out in 2017 with A24 film Hot Summer Nights, starring Timothée Chalamet and Maika Monroe, and followed with 2023 Sundance buzz title Magazine Dreams.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Tripping Animals in Doral goes playful and hop-forward, cans as cheeky as the hazy IPAs, the room buzzing like a backyard party.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Despite the buzz, Role Model didn't ultimately land any nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards.
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Lean too hard, exceed a set speed threshold, or approach a hazard, and the seat buzzes to alert you.
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Noun
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Summit County Sheriff's Office SCSO says detectives discovered electronic messages sent by Zabik detailing plans and a timeline to carry out a mass shooting in the county.—
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Not going home in between games, but going to an officiating institute and breaking down all the games together, so the messages are consistent.—
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Elevators in apartment blocks stopped working, trapping elderly residents in their homes, and people have become used to the loud hum of generators.—
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The hum of polishing wheels bleeds through half-open doors.—
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Many rumors spread because people weren’t in a position to make decisions.—
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Hailey has shut down rumors and online drama surrounding her and Justin’s relationship many times over the years.—
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Dunkin' is embracing the public's protein craze.—
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From the latest snack craze to viral weeknight dinners, loyal Aldi shoppers are always on top of the freshest food trends, with the grocer stocking its shelves with new products all the time.—
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Is your play area bursting at the seams?—
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Hill burst upon the local high school scene as a sophomore, earning Central Texas newcomer of the year honors in 2023 after rushing for 1,428 yards and 20 touchdowns.—
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First responders in Atlanta rushed to an airport runway Tuesday after an aircraft experienced a harrowing landing failure, with all eight of its landing tires bursting the moment the plane touched down, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.—
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Lopez rushed her back to the emergency room, where an MRI revealed a diagnosis of transverse myelitis, a rare inflammatory disorder affecting the spinal cord.—
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An analysis by the Police Department from 2015 found that about 70% of ShotSpotter alerts in the coverage area were not accompanied by a 911 call, meaning officers were often responding to gunfire incidents that residents did not report, Becchina said.—
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Deputies and search-and-rescue teams responded to the scene after two survivors, identified as Ian Laing and Patrick Leslie, were able to send a distress call using a Garmin satellite device, officials said.—
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This person was less than purr-fect.—
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Take their purrs, for example, which are known to vibrate at frequencies that can reduce stress and soothe anxiety.—
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“Buzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzz. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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