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
William Earl, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
The school is a hub of the community and big source of the small-town feel that made the Palisades feel like such a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the industry.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
The French Quarter, a bustling tourist hotspot known for its narrow streets, has used steel bollards to protect pedestrians from vehicle attacks.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Once again, the Audible Listening Lodge will welcome festival attendees throughout the weekend, offering a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of Sundance.
—William Earl, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
The school is a hub of the community and big source of the small-town feel that made the Palisades feel like such a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the industry.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
What was once a bustling train station is now a hub of culture, dining, and entertainment.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
The French Quarter, a bustling tourist hotspot known for its narrow streets, has used steel bollards to protect pedestrians from vehicle attacks.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustle
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What used to be a one-stop barbecue shop is now a city bursting with countless dining options and cuisines, from street tacos to one of the best bowls of pho in the country.—
Caitlin Morton,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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Fast radio burst traced to 'dead' galaxy The recent burst, called FRB 20240209A, throws that theory into question.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Notre Dame gained 116 yards rushing in its 27-24 victory against Penn State, with Leonard accounting for 35 yards.—
Curt Rallo,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Combining passing and rushing statistics for a quarterback isn’t easy.—
Harry Enten,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Decongestants, such as nasal sprays or irrigators, may also effectively reduce congestion that drives sleep disturbances.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Over the weekend, as buzz about the company grew, DeepSeek surpassed ChatGPT on Apple’s app store, ranking No. 1 for free app downloads in the United States.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2025
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Prada Group’s interest has been buzzed about for some time, but among the other players are said to be Bahraini firm Investcorp, private equity company Permira and others.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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As the fire roared down a hillside toward their Altadena home, Vanessa Prata and her parents hurried to pack their car.—
Gene Johnson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
12 Jan. 2025
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An aggressive front will hurry Allen in the hopes of avoiding a shootout.—
The Athletic,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza also created a stir about whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should attend or not.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Europe wasn’t the only place where beauty IPOs created a stir in 2024.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps this staging area includes the steampunk-ish hell-basement filled with ominously crackling and humming electrical equipment that sucks Cooper through a portal (sans shoes, like a religious pilgrim entering a house of worship) and reincarnates him on the floor of Dougie’s secret other place.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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So, the economy is humming, and the Fed finally admits it.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Bustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustle. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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