as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the classroom was abuzz with preparations for that evening's open house for the parents
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The music world is abuzz, as the single Hold Me Tonight by Baba flew to the top of the iTunes charts, stealing the hearts of everyone.
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Spin Contributor, SPIN, 6 Sep. 2024
In fact, his mind seems abuzz with almost anything but the nuts and bolts of financial returns.
—Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2024
The grassy areas behind the dugouts are abuzz, with young couples pushing strollers, fans walking dogs, and Little Leaguers interrupting games of catch to chase after foul balls.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
With the Met Gala only a few days away, the Vogue offices are abuzz.
—Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 2 May 2024
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Spin Contributor, SPIN, 6 Sep. 2024
In fact, his mind seems abuzz with almost anything but the nuts and bolts of financial returns.
—Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2024
The grassy areas behind the dugouts are abuzz, with young couples pushing strollers, fans walking dogs, and Little Leaguers interrupting games of catch to chase after foul balls.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
With the Met Gala only a few days away, the Vogue offices are abuzz.
—Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 2 May 2024
See All Example Sentences for abuzz
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“Abuzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abuzz. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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