buzz in

British

verb

informal (tr, adverb) to admit (someone) to a building by activating an electronically-controlled door

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AI agents have received much buzz in early 2026 with the introduction of tools such as Claude Cowork and Moltbot.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

There was a buzz in the room as he stood before Mexican painter Kahlo’s sleeping self-portrait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

Usman Hussain, who owns the Chaii Stop on St Paul's Road in Preston, wants the only buzz in his cafe to be that of lively conversations between friends, families and strangers.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

It is understandable that coach DeShaun Foster would be thrilled to add a five-star talent Iamaleava while moving some eyeballs to a program desperate to create some buzz in his second season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025

Ekon let the old man’s words fade to a faint buzz in the background.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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