variants or hurry-skurry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurry-scurry
Noun
  • Naturally, this means that even something as small as a new shade of Pocket Blush is bound to cause tons of commotion—and spoiler alert, that’s exactly what happened after Hailey’s recent date night routine.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Pilots heard the commotion and turned the flight around back to Savannah, police said.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Luckily, The Athletic has seen into the future and can reveal that Manchester City, after ruining everyone’s fun by winning the 2025 FA Cup, are found guilty of all 115 charges and immediately relegated to the North West Counties Football League Division One North.
    Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
  • This little mishap not only added some fun to their exchange but also reminded all of us about the importance of double-checking details.
    Nataliia Onyshkevych, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Princess Cruises Offering premium packages without the fuss of some larger companies, Princess Cruises are sophisticated and cater to travelers who value off-boat excursions as much as onboard activities.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss.
    Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Minor disturbances, such as noise, movement or a slightly full bladder, can now easily interrupt sleep.
    Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
  • On Monday, March 24, Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call about a disturbance at a home on Barkers Crossing Avenue in Houston.
    KC Baker, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Here’s the scoop on the tastiest kid-friendly crackers that all but guarantee happy snackers, and the crackers that aren’t worth the bother.
    Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Which team’s pass rush bothers or contains the other QB more effectively might tip this result.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Such a break in tradition would be catastrophic for the diamond industry, which is already in turmoil.
    Garth Friesen, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • But Haiti has been in constant turmoil, hampering U.S. efforts.
    Gisela Salomon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Without a truly dominant interior presence, this is what can separate the Huskies in a hurry.
    Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
  • On the other hand, Walter Clayton Jr. is equally as capable of putting up points in a hurry.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Marked down to a $100, these are an incredible bargain considering the sound quality, active noise cancellation, and overall comfy fit.
    Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
  • In a world of noise, the founders who lead with authenticity and consistency are the ones who truly stand out—and win.
    Danylo Borodchuk, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Hurry-scurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurry-scurry. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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