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as in busy
involved in often constant activity
a bustling greeter was there to welcome guests to the grand opening
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
a bustling shopping center during the Christmas season
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as in bursting
to be copiously supplied
on Saturdays the city's downtown bustles with activity as a farmers' market sets up shop
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as in travelling
to proceed or move quickly
the hostess bustled about, taking care of last-minute preparations for the party
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Recent Examples of bustling
Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Both families later learned the couple had left Abilene’s bar on Philadelphia’s bustling South Street shortly before midnight.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
For one thing, it’s filmed as yet another airless and unconvincing blue-and-orange night falls on the world of the Wheel, leeching much of the glamour and danger out of the inherently glamorous, dangerous, bustling, seedy city-after-dark setting.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
And in the 1940s and ’50s, Wrigley hosted bustling rodeos with hundreds of participants.
—John Lingan, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Still Ellie and Dina share a teen-spirit energy that establishes the returning normalcy of life in Jackson even more than the therapy sessions or the shots of bustling streets and quietly smoking chimneys.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Both families later learned the couple had left Abilene’s bar on Philadelphia’s bustling South Street shortly before midnight.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
For one thing, it’s filmed as yet another airless and unconvincing blue-and-orange night falls on the world of the Wheel, leeching much of the glamour and danger out of the inherently glamorous, dangerous, bustling, seedy city-after-dark setting.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
And in the 1940s and ’50s, Wrigley hosted bustling rodeos with hundreds of participants.
—John Lingan, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustling
Adjective
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And while Christophe had been busy developing a national school system during his reign, under Boyer, and all subsequent presidents, such projects had to be put on hold.—
Marlene L. Daut,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
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Check-in is seamless, but the hotel has only six parking spots and availability may be limited, especially on busy weekends, so plan to park across or down the street just in case.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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At one point Harry Maguire tried to inject urgency, bursting forward with the ball and urging Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot to run ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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An intellectually dense film bursting with ideas, some of them contradictory, some troubling, all of them provocative.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2024
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The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first: having an effective and engaged board of directors.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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Drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy of New York City, Nigo’s streetwear roots, and the storied histories of Mercedes-Benz and Moncler, the collection blends past design trends with a contemporary twist.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Azaleas bloom in vibrant shades of yellow, pink, orange, red, and white.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond analyzing troves of data to sift through requirements even the most diligent person might miss, AI can proactively respond to requests with lightning speed—a superhuman ability that might have saved Josef K from the state.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Toney is already a diligent student of the game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Here, her thriving rose collection has been a project years in the making—the product of a small, gradual endeavor that soared to new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since distancing from the royal family, Markle has been working on establishing herself as a thriving business woman.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In that crowded class of prospects, each star had his own identity.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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As tensions threaten to turn to violence in the crowded train car, the officer arrives.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Bustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustling. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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