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  • present participle of hum.
Definitions

humming

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


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There’s also enthusiasm around AI increasing productivity, bringing inflation down and hope that company spending can keep the economy humming, she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

Even noise pollution from constant humming of the servers impacts local quality of life.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

"It's going to be I Melt with You by Modern English," Rodrigo says, humming the intro.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It all began to unravel for Greensill when an insurance policy that kept the business humming expired in early 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Driving back to the mobile home, Nali was humming, actually humming, along with the radio.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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