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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
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
From bustling cities rich in culture to serene coastal towns, the continent boasts world-leading infrastructure, fast connectivity, and a high quality of life, ideal for digital nomads.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
Her first wines at Cakebread have just been released amid the bustling harvest season: the 2023 North Coast sauvignon blanc and the Vin de Porche rosé.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
By the time foundations were laid for Notre-Dame, the Left Bank had become home to a cluster of religious and educational sites and the Right Bank was a bustling commercial hub.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Imagine strolling through the bustling streets of Tokyo ordering a delicious bowl of ramen or navigating the charming alleyways of Rome all while effortlessly communicating with locals in their native tongue.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
From bustling cities rich in culture to serene coastal towns, the continent boasts world-leading infrastructure, fast connectivity, and a high quality of life, ideal for digital nomads.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
Her first wines at Cakebread have just been released amid the bustling harvest season: the 2023 North Coast sauvignon blanc and the Vin de Porche rosé.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
By the time foundations were laid for Notre-Dame, the Left Bank had become home to a cluster of religious and educational sites and the Right Bank was a bustling commercial hub.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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After a slow and frustrating start to the week missing out on Juan Soto and Fried, the Red Sox were busy on Wednesday.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The park has been gradually reopening since July 2022, and weekends are busy enough that rangers urge visitors to make parking reservations at least a day ahead (details below).Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Pipes are prone to bursting during cold spells.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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How to keep pipes from bursting When temperatures drop to freezing conditions, pipes have the potential to burst due to the expansion of water.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Now in their 30s, Bieber is married to model Hailey Bieber, and Gomez recently became engaged to music producer Benny Blanco.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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According to the report, women are the most engaged TV audience.Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The formula is long-lasting and vibrant, which promises all-day wear, while the precision tip makes application so much easier.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Whiskey finished in Naranja casks features vibrant orange and grapefruit notes and herbal notes of black tea; there are additional notes of sweet honey, caramel, wood spice, and vanilla hints.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Compiled annually by a group led by Franklin Leonard, a recipient of a Gotham tribute award this year, Variety waits with childlike anticipation each year to see which scripts film executives have really been buzzing over — but haven’t had the budget or the chutzpah to put into production just yet.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Andrews’ three-pointer banked into the basket with four-tenths of a second left, leaving a crowd that had been buzzing moments earlier in stunned disbelief.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Some 20 years later, another Times writer, sounding like an anti-DEI whiner, wrote approvingly about diligent Indians grateful for free schooling and medical services, and disapprovingly about the Indians who weren’t.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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The co-worker said the baby’s father was a diligent worker but somewhat odd.Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Lee has encounters with plenty of other men — there is a fairly thriving gay community in town — but he’s taken with Allerton.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Residents are more inclined to vote, volunteer and seek higher education, demonstrating how a thriving arts scene can promote a connected and involved community.Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Wearing a mask, especially in crowded indoor areas, can help minimize transmission of not just SARS-CoV-2, but all respiratory viruses.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Founded by coffee enthusiast and marketing expert David Boucher, Escape Cafe stands out in the crowded specialty coffee niche, offering customers the highest quality beans and blends roasted just right every time.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Bustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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