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as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
rustled around enthusiastically on the morning of the big trip
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Recent Examples of rustle
John Werner, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
There are footsteps and rustles — is that a door closing?
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Create a Peaceful Atmosphere Environmental stimuli—from summer’s lingering sunsets to fellow campers rustling to twigs snapping in the woods—can disturb your precious sleep.
—Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Any time a leaf rustles in the outfield, the AI picks it up.
—John Werner, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
There are footsteps and rustles — is that a door closing?
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
Soft, sheer fabrics rustled against the interior walls as Anula surged through the concubine estate.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Create a Peaceful Atmosphere Environmental stimuli—from summer’s lingering sunsets to fellow campers rustling to twigs snapping in the woods—can disturb your precious sleep.
—Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rustle
Verb
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The sublime mountain range is contoured by fields of orange trees, olive and almond groves, and wineries abundant with Malvasia and Syrah grapes, while native goats graze along the rugged terrain.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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In another photograph, a man prostrates on the ground during prayer, the edge of his kaffiyeh grazing the soil beneath him in a gesture of devotion.—
M. Z. Adnan,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
Verb
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My friend scurried to download it, but then the app takes you to a website that requires you to fill out a detailed form and establish an account.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Crazy ants, so named because of their erratic movements, scurry below.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
7 July 2025
Verb
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As a Pueblo squad car pulls up alongside Joe, the tension crackles: a squabble about jurisdiction, a command for Joe to respect the mask mandate.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 July 2025
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Behind a service truck now, laying out salt that crackles across the windshield.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The whispers grow louder as the beeping becomes more frequent until finally, the alarm sounds.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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On LinkedIn, whispers of stealth layoffs and hiring freezes are growing louder.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Archer’s first delivery, timed at 87.4mph, hurried the left-handed Jaiswal.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The scene from election night On June 24, the night of the most recent meeting, members hurried into the Picnic House to hear the results of the votes.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The cords have never needed replacing, the mat hasn’t sagged, and the frame doesn’t squeak—even during more intense workouts.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Taylor faced Serrano for the first time in 2022, and though many observers believed Serrano deserved the decision, especially after badly hurting Taylor midway through, Taylor squeaked out the split decision to become the undisputed lightweight champion.—
Josh Katzowitz,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The murmur of Spanish weaves through the clatter of plates and family get-togethers.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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The murmurs in the ballpark were that Dave Roberts wouldn’t have the temerity to not send Kershaw back out for the sixth inning.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Many organizations rush to implement tech without considering the impact on employee workflows, morale or training needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Neighbors quickly rushed to action, grabbing hoses and axes to help extract the plane’s passengers.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Rustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rustle. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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