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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
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2025
The festive event radiated a vibrant New Year atmosphere as special guests, including Olympic champion Xu Xin, actress Myolie Wu, actor Hu Yitian and Zhai Zilu, gathered to experience the warmth of the bustling alleyways and share joyful moments during a night banquet.
—WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
The perspective is refreshing for its relative novelty: Stories about the bustling metropolis tend to privilege walkers and straphangers.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Hyde Park Gardens is one of the most exclusive enclaves in Central London, beloved for its views (naturally) and quiet residential feel amidst a notoriously bustling city.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The bright lights and bustling food stalls of South Korea set the stage for season 2, along with a handful of new cast members, including Past Lives breakout star Teo Yoo.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2025
The festive event radiated a vibrant New Year atmosphere as special guests, including Olympic champion Xu Xin, actress Myolie Wu, actor Hu Yitian and Zhai Zilu, gathered to experience the warmth of the bustling alleyways and share joyful moments during a night banquet.
—WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
The perspective is refreshing for its relative novelty: Stories about the bustling metropolis tend to privilege walkers and straphangers.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Hyde Park Gardens is one of the most exclusive enclaves in Central London, beloved for its views (naturally) and quiet residential feel amidst a notoriously bustling city.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustling
Adjective
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But according to federal prosecutors, one Las Vegas woman prepared and filed false tax returns for her business and others at a busy average rate of nearly 80 per month.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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While Arrowhead Stadium will be empty in 2025, T-Mobile Center, Midland Theatre, Uptown Theater, Starlight and others are busy.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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At one point Harry Maguire tried to inject urgency, bursting forward with the ball and urging Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot to run ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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An intellectually dense film bursting with ideas, some of them contradictory, some troubling, all of them provocative.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor, who was on the council in 2016, feels like her city was much more engaged last time around.—
Grace Hase,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Dedicate a prize for the winning card to get everyone even more engaged.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Another code, the vibrant color palettes which feature greens, oranges, and reds that pop when worn also returned.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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The tees’ durability and vibrant colors stand out, while the consistent teeing height of Martini’s popular step-up model is a key selling point.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If the amount of delinquencies shown in the balance sheet is too large, perhaps the board is not being sufficiently diligent in the unhappy business of pursuing delinquent owners.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Users should be diligent about verifying any unexpected file-sharing notification that hits their inbox and remain cautious of documents prompting sensitive actions, such as logging into accounts.—
Mike Britton,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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What began as a one-man operation has grown into a thriving 14-person business.—
Sérène Nourrisson,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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In 2005, Israel unilaterally withdrew from Gaza, uprooting its own citizens in the hope that this territory could become a thriving example of coexistence.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the simulated scenario, a fictional freight train carrying hazardous materials through a crowded area derails in a fiery explosion, burning or otherwise injuring 800 people.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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In New York in the late 1920s, TB was more common among the poor who lived in crowded, often unsanitary conditions.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Bustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustling. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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