Whirring Synonyms

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whizzing
To rush or move swiftly with such a sound.
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hissing
The sound of a hiss.
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whirr
A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
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buzzing
The action of the verb to buzz.
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whir
Alternative spelling of whirr.
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purring
To express by a soft vibrant sound.
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vibrating
To produce (sound) by vibration.
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swishing
To rustle, as silk.
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droning
To produce a low-pitched hum or buzz.
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birr
The force of the wind; rush, impetus, momentum, driving force
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bumbling
(Intransitive) To boom, as a bittern; to buzz, as a fly.
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Words Related to Whirring

humming
To emit the continuous droning sound of a bee on the wing; buzz.
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noise
Noise is defined as a sound, especially a loud one.
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Whirring Sentence Examples

  • The lights went out, and she blinked, looking up at the sound of whirring.

  • The only sound came from the police helicopters ' whirring blades.

  • Don't be left behind in the whirring world of roller skate shoes.

  • Like other skippers it has a fast whirring flight, which often ends up with a return to its original resting place.

  • The PC is now gently whirring beneath the desk, with the graphics card tightly wrapped in a hot metal sandwich !

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