Whizz

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of whiz. British, alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of whiz. British, alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    move along very quickly wordnet
  3. 3
    make a soft swishing sound wordnet

Synonyms

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Example

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"Interplanetary space is hardly tranquil. High-energy charged particles from the Sun, as well as from beyond our solar system, constantly whizz by. These can damage satellites and endanger astronaut health."

Related phrases

take a whizz

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