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humming

[huhm-ing] / ˈhʌm ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
lively
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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“We are made from humming triangles,” she remembered of another.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Do you sometimes notice a deep buzzing or humming noise that seems to have no identifiable source?

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

Instead of spending the money on a pricey establishing shot of the car driving on the 101, Wain inserts a brief vintage clip of a ’70s-era taxi, humming along the road.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Written by Jimmy Webb and released in 1968, it tells the lonely story of a laborer in Kansas who imagines the voice of the woman who got away humming down the endless telephone wires.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Rosie made a humming noise, so I looked over.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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