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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
Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
The crinkly texture and rustling sounds offer stimulation, bringing out their natural investigation and hunting skills.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The gentle rustle of pine trees swaying in the breeze, the soft curl of steam rising from hot natural springs, the golden glow of the sun slipping into Ago Bay all combine to create a meditative bliss.
—Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Surrounded by rustling carnauba palms and reflected in a pond as still as a mirror, the scene was a storybook picture of a desert mirage.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
The crinkly texture and rustling sounds offer stimulation, bringing out their natural investigation and hunting skills.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
And nature sounds, like birdsong and wind rustle, were added.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The gentle rustle of pine trees swaying in the breeze, the soft curl of steam rising from hot natural springs, the golden glow of the sun slipping into Ago Bay all combine to create a meditative bliss.
—Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rustle
Verb
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Listen to this article A woman sleeping in her Bronx apartment was grazed in the forehead by a stray bullet fired through her ceiling, police said Monday.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2025
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The doctor was grazed by a bullet, and the nurse, the custodian and the two wounded officers were hospitalized in stable condition, Barker said.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Chiefs escaped Arrowhead Stadium with a 32-29 win over Buffalo in the championship nightcap in a tense, riveting affair that had social media scurrying for the latest examples of an NFL conspiracy to keep Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift in the public eye.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The cost of that is mutating into a walking corpse, the sight of which is enough to send people scurrying.—
Jason Fields,
Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Written and directed by Joss Whedon, The Avengers crackles with energy and tension.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Whether roasting marshmallows, telling campfire stories or simply enjoying the glow of a crackling fire, fire pits make outdoor living cozy and inviting year-round.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There’s a whisper of floral elegance, balanced with earthy depth, giving it a versatile and refined character.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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After ten years of whispers, gossip, and speculation, the women finally start to open up about what has been painfully obvious to any faithful watcher of this show: Karen has been struggling with an alcohol problem that has recently gotten out of control.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But hurry, as popular styles are already selling out.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Anula hurried across the courtyard, passing the vast garden that curled around the administrative buildings, and skidded to a stop outside the concubine estate.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Driving the news: With Cassidy a yes, Kennedy would squeak by even if the remaining on-the-fence senators Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski all vote no.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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Bill limiting candidates to one office passes Senate A measure that would prevent candidates from running for two offices at the same time squeaked through a floor vote with the minimum votes needed to pass in the Senate on Thursday morning.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Despite murmurs about the future of ODI cricket, India’s form during 2023 in the 50-over format was supreme with 27 wins out of 35.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Diagnosed with a heart murmur at just 4 months old, along with being the runt of his litter, Bosley always fought hard and never gave up.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Three days later, the infant was rushed into emergency surgery as blood and fluid continued to pool inside his brain.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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Josh Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns, while Xavier McKinney racked up eight interceptions.—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Rustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rustle. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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