as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
I couldn't concentrate in all the bustle of the student lounge
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as in to rush
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 bustle
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
McKelvey envisioned reimagining the Piazza as a fully immersive escape, delivering guests beyond the bustle of Atlanta and into the effortless elegance of the Italian Riviera.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 1 May 2026
The first outdoor art fair of 2026 also kicks off this weekend in the center of this bustling neighborhood.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Floor-to-ceiling steel doors align with the facade, creating what feels like a gradual transition from the bustle of Madison Avenue into the gallery’s more quiet interior.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
McKelvey envisioned reimagining the Piazza as a fully immersive escape, delivering guests beyond the bustle of Atlanta and into the effortless elegance of the Italian Riviera.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Its bustling atmosphere and boats ferrying tourists around testify to the city's lasting appeal.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The first outdoor art fair of 2026 also kicks off this weekend in the center of this bustling neighborhood.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustle
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Linderbaum, a Pro Bowl selection in each of the past three seasons, signed a three-year, $81 million deal with the Raiders at the start of free agency, which added additional intrigue to the commotion surrounding Baltimore’s abandonment of the Crosby trade.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Could hear what sounded like gunshots or commotion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The site’s sale section is always bursting with steep markdowns, but this month’s assortment is beyond impressive.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Many people are hoping—nay, praying—that the potential AI bubble will burst soon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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As Mars challenges Jupiter, rushing ahead can create unnecessary tension.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Rather than being surrounded by six lanes of asphalt and rushing traffic, people would easy have access to rest comfortably around the monument.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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But, in historic gold-rush regions, prospectors use it to identify disturbances in the landscape that are suggestive of former mining operations, in the hope of finding overlooked stores.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Talks to purchase the animals began months before the April disturbance, and Simmons said her group wasn’t connected to the protests.—
David Fischer,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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At the time of his murder, Mizell was in a lounge on the studio’s second floor with another man when two men were buzzed in.—
Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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TopicsVogue Parties The Met Gala buzz starts now.—
Aaron Royce,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trump being hurried off the stage unharmed and guests ducking for cover underneath their tables.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Might as well hurry up and shoot.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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It’s caused quite a stir among fans, who barely missed out on another free meal Tuesday in the Royals’ 5-3 win over the Guardians.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Tonight’s Met Gala will bring together celebrities for a glamorous evening of fundraising and fashion, but this year’s billionaire sponsor is causing quite a stir.—
Toni Odejimi,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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There was a steady cadence of police cars humming past, as well as officers stationed outside the local London Underground station.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Having Nabers and Slayton out of practice for such a long time will present a challenge for John Harbaugh, Matt Nagy and Dart to get this offense humming early in 2026.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Bustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustle. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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