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as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
rustled around enthusiastically on the morning of the big trip
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Recent Examples of rustle
Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
The fall foliage that sets the hills ablaze come October has long scattered, rustling leaves underfoot giving way to the hush of snow.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
Among the twinkling lights and the gentle rustle of palm leaves, the playful charm of festive figurines and tabletop decor from Bealls Florida sprinkles a touch of magic.
—Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
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Verb
The other day, in Madison Square Park, Gadsby was derailed mid-thought by the sound of a passerby rustling a paper bag.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
The fall foliage that sets the hills ablaze come October has long scattered, rustling leaves underfoot giving way to the hush of snow.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
Walking to our room and listening to the leaves rustle in the breeze was its own form of therapy.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
Among the twinkling lights and the gentle rustle of palm leaves, the playful charm of festive figurines and tabletop decor from Bealls Florida sprinkles a touch of magic.
—Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rustle
Verb
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According to police, Tunstall-Jennings’ 29-year-old son was also shot and her 11-year-old granddaughter was grazed by a bullet.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Jan. 2025
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Angus and Herefords graze in fields next to large manor homes on one-acre lots.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In the first period, after Victor Hedman whiffed on an offensive-zone shot, Poitras scurried off with Frederic for a two-on-one rush.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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The animal scurried underneath the gate, where Colvin scooped him into his arms.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Birds begin their migration north and the dawn crackles with their songs.—
Avery Keatley,
NPR,
1 Feb. 2025
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The wooden wick also makes a soothing, crackling sound when lit.—
Amber Guetebier,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The whispers rise, a hum, a din— China’s AI, set to win.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
28 Jan. 2025
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More powerful and vivid than captured on record, her singing moved from faint, vulnerable whispers to urgent, shrill-free belting that often carried without the aid of effects.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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The Chiefs, far from looking invincible, have squeaked out win after win this season, and no team has ever won three straight Super Bowls.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Remember how the 49ers squeaked out playoff wins over the Packers and Lions a year ago after being so dominant all year?—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Anxious murmurs abound among workers over the fact that Volkswagen wants to reduce the number of trainees, or that applicants for factory work have hit new lows.—
Lenora Chu,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 Jan. 2025
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Karen has largely been taciturn about her upcoming court dates and general circumstance, but Mia kicks the door open by mentioning that Karen seemingly drunk dialed Jacqueline recently, prompting a series of nervous murmurs around the table.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The girl, covered in insect bites, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and was later placed in the intensive care unit.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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The finale had the impossible task of putting the monstrous show to an unquiet grave, and while some storylines seemed rushed and others completely ignored, even everyone’s least favorite season of GOT is heart palpitating.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Rustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rustle. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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