buzz
noun
a low, vibrating, humming sound, as of bees, machinery, or people talking.
were buzzing
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past progressiveof buzz.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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A vocal minority of Lakers fans were buzzing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026
Meanwhile, the corridors of the presidential palace in Brasília were buzzing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 22, 2025
Crypto bulls were buzzing with anticipation that several major Wall Street firms would win approval this week to launch exchange-traded funds investing in solana, a lesser-known cryptocurrency.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2025
She said the members of the group were "buzzing" to be nominated.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
The flies were buzzing around his sweating face and shoulders.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
