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noun (1)

plural of whiz
1
as in whistles
a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out the whiz of an arrow flying by at an uncomfortably close range

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2
as in hums
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion the irritating whiz of a bee in the room

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whizzes

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noun (2)

plural of whiz
1
as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field the computer whiz to whom we all go when we're having problems, which is fairly often

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as in wizards
a very smart person one of those whizzes who does very well in every subject

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whizzes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of whiz
1
as in hisses
to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\ just hearing the bullets whiz as they fly by their heads must be terrifying for soldiers

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2
as in buzzes
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound many vehicles were whizzing past us at breakneck speeds

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Recent Examples of whizzes
Verb
Somehow Tiffany whizzes through, knows how to spell, and secures herself the win. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026 This powerful little blender has a 1200-watt motor that whizzes through tough kale stems, hearty nuts, and cubes of ice with ease. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 This top-deck attraction features BOLT, a roller coaster that whizzes around a track at 64 mph, plus an eye-popping high ropes course, mini golf, waterslides, and a splash park. — Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whizzes
  1. whistles
  2. hums
  3. experts
  4. wizards
  5. hisses
  6. buzzes
  7. zips
  8. purrs
Noun
  • While other animals such as rats and mice are also known to have laryngeal whistles, the study says that horses are believed to be the only animals known to combine the whistle with vocal fold vibrations to create a single, dual sound call.
    — Kate Perez, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Mrtka was actively involved between the whistles and after the whistle, using his size to clear the net and get under opponents’ skin.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of whistles
Noun
  • Jane Marsching, swathed in a deep-blue apron printed with white leaves, hums beneath a linden tree.
    — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Very occasionally, a scooter—piled high with passengers—hums past.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of hums
Noun
  • The long road to 2028 While the spectacle was undeniable, aviation experts remain skeptical that the vehicle can serve as both a practical road car and a true aircraft.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • To offset higher food prices, experts recommend preparing earlier and shopping for essentials, like shelf-stable ingredients, that go on sale ahead of time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of experts
Noun
  • Produced by Hollywood stunt champs 87North, the hard-hitting wizards that have been redefining fight choreography since John Wick, Violent Night 2, like its predecessor, promises heaps of gory and satisfyingly kinetic fight scenes.
    — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • While Star Wars might be known for laser swords and space wizards, it's always been about weird little dudes doing even weirder things.
    — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of wizards
Verb
  • Gaga hisses to her hair and makeup team after Priestly swans away.
    — Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
  • Carrie’s voice hisses in my ear.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of hisses
Verb
  • Best Time To Visit As a lake town, Coeur d’Alene buzzes with activity in the summer months, but fall is arguably its best season.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Elimar, the ground floor restaurant, buzzes at breakfast with a spectacular spread including giant wheels of parmesan and sides of prosciutto, fruit, egg and pancake stations, and a gluten-free section.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of buzzes
Noun
  • We were surrounded by a handful of bro-looking guys in Arc'teryx vests and Peter Millar quarter zips, mostly drinking beer and whiskey.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Comfort shorts, T-shirts, polos and half-zips round out the assortment.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of zips
Noun
  • Kimie Smothermon begins each day greeted by the squeals, chirps and purrs of nearly 400 guinea pigs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Wafting odors of 100-octane gasoline and rumbling purrs of V8 engines punched through the overcast morning at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday as the Velocity Invitational car meet entered its second day.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Definition of purrs

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