buzz
noun
a low, vibrating, humming sound, as of bees, machinery, or people talking.
has been buzzing
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present perfect progressiveof buzz (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Since then, Richmond’s phone has been buzzing with a consistent refrain: “Now I understand why you have a foldable.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
San Salvador, a lush city that lies in the shadow of a dormant volcano, has been buzzing in recent years with the clatter of construction.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2025
Damascus has been buzzing with rumours of bearded HTS men ordering women to cover their hair.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2024
A WhatsApp group named “Venezuelans to the United States” has been buzzing with people wanting to know how to get a Mexican visa and which consulates have the soonest appointments.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2022
Her phone has been buzzing in her pocket.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
