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buzzer

[buhz-er] / ˈbʌz ər /


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Knicks In 5 was a moment everyone lucky enough to watch it will remember forever, down to where they were and what they were thinking as the final buzzer sounded.

From Salon Jun. 17, 2026

During single-elimination tournaments, he’s researching teams’ fans and tracking every game to ensure American has the right number of flights within minutes of the final buzzer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

Burrell had to be helped off the floor after the buzzer after appearing to roll an ankle, but her condition was unclear.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

At the east London block of flats which we believed was the home of the former member of Epstein's household staff, we pressed the buzzer and asked for her.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

A buzzer sounded at over two hundred bases, alerting personnel that the commander was on the line.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

After trying each of the buzzers on the road I was unable to find the owner of the fence, however Nick Sawyer, a resident on the road did answer his intercom and shared his views.

From BBC Oct. 31, 2025

In regards to Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, who had been accused in particular of using buzzers, Gattis said that they would go against Altuve’s style as a reactionary hitter.

From Washington Times Apr. 11, 2023

As Fallon performed, Clarkson, Horan and Chance all hit their buzzers to spin their chairs in approval — only to realize they were being fooled by the late-night host.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 9, 2023

Connected buzzers work in much the same way as traditional security cameras.

From Seattle Times Dec. 19, 2022

I’ve sat through the torture of the annoying sounds of buzzers, cheerleaders, and rowdy people in the bleachers.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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