as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
mice scuttling across the barn floor to escape the cats
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Recent Examples of scuttle
Ken Roberts, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In 1942: During World War II, the Vichy French navy scuttled more than 70 ships at Toulon to keep them from falling into German hands.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Byhannah Richter, science.org, 9 July 2024
And does the fact that he'll be gone when Rhaenyra shows up to take the city scuttle her deal with Alicent—a son for a son?
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024
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Verb
Third, the tariffs would scuttle USMCA — the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement that is up for review in 2026 anyway.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In 1942: During World War II, the Vichy French navy scuttled more than 70 ships at Toulon to keep them from falling into German hands.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
On the scuttle panel (the black strip of plastic between the windshield and hood), 60% of insects stuck it out.
—Byhannah Richter, science.org, 9 July 2024
And does the fact that he'll be gone when Rhaenyra shows up to take the city scuttle her deal with Alicent—a son for a son?
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024
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Unless there is a shark approaching you, in which case scurry sideways like a crab.Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chris Norris October 30, 2024 7:08 AM EDT Sphero’s 2018 Bolt—a baseball-sized orb that could be programmed to roll and scurry around—offered students a visceral experience in early coding.Chris Norris, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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However, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback walked back his comments about wanting Arch to play for the Cowboys on Wednesday after causing a stir on social media.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The stunt caused a stir, a news cycle, and, ultimately, a settlement.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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This past weekend, families, dragging wheelie bags and carrying blankets, were hurrying in both directions.Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kraven the Hunter couldn’t be hurried along in reshoots and rewrites.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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In early December, federal wildlife officials will decide whether the monarch butterfly, which pollinates plants and flutters through backyards in nearly every U.S. state, is deserving of federal protections.Nathan Rott, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
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The adorably powerful vibe’s tongue piece swirls and flutters on your clit for intense waves of pleasure that work every time.Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
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Seattle scored over 20 points for the first time since Week 7 and rushed for a season-high 176 yards, led by Charbonnet, who had a career-high 134 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns starting in place of Kenneth Walker III (calf).Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The sophomore quarterback rushed for 97 yards in win over Bakersfield Christian.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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With the spirit of the holiday season right around the corner but planning still in the works, now is the time before the hustle and bustle of festivities to look closely at items and areas of our homes that need a refresh.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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The simulated airport setting is filled with hustle and bustle that looks just as annoying as real air travel is, especially during the holidays.Glenn Kenny, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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And didn't realize that their seven children were going to be traumatized into the therapist's couch for 10 years over the flying monkeys and the witch.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the winds howl, the snow flies and the temperatures drop, the National Weather Service issues various levels of alerts for wintry weather.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Lined up on the right side from the Saints’ 16, McLaurin ran a quick out, only to recognize that the play had turned into a scramble drill with Daniels headed toward the left sideline.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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But as Syria grapples with a new government and scrambles for new allies, the careful but charismatic fighter's extremist past casts a shadow over his future.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Scuttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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