as in blow
a sudden brief rush of wind
a cold scud sent leaves skittering down from the trees
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Recent Examples of scud
Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
In downtown Tampa early Thursday, fierce winds tore down traffic lights, ripped signs out of the ground, and sent construction barricades scudding across the wet pavement.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Cynthia Zarin, The New York Review of Books, 29 June 2023
Block’s fans and peers observed him scud around the reaper’s blade at 110 mph ...
—Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 7 Jan. 2023
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Noun
The streets are so quiet that a plastic cup scudding across the pavement sounds like thunder.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
In downtown Tampa early Thursday, fierce winds tore down traffic lights, ripped signs out of the ground, and sent construction barricades scudding across the wet pavement.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
Pink scud clouds over the bridges, Vauxhall, Lambeth, Battersea, spider-work.
—Cynthia Zarin, The New York Review of Books, 29 June 2023
Block’s fans and peers observed him scud around the reaper’s blade at 110 mph ...
—Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 7 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scud
Noun
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Such a move would not only disrupt the 170 million Americans who use the app but also deal a major blow to the creator economy, which relies heavily on TikTok for income and audience growth.—
Katie Salcius,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Losing wing-back Liberato Cacace — so impressive alongside Callum Doyle down that flank at Millwall a fortnight ago — to injury was a huge blow.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One big reason why is that owner Matt Haney decided a few years ago to return Allman’s to its wood-cooking roots, scuttling the restaurant’s gas assist cookers and replacing them with two wood-burning Lang offsets.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The workmen complied, and Faulí got down and scuttled through the opening.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The storms are expected to bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch).—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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Tropical Storm Mario weakening in the Pacific Meanwhile in the Pacific, Tropical Storm Mario's maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph with higher gusts.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There were quick glimpses of a Monty Mole burrowing underground, Cheep Cheeps swimming in a stream and Toads scurrying around the castle.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The older dog is shown marching along, while the puppy scurries along, attempting to match its pace.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The neutral tones make seasonal decorating a breeze with just the addition or swap of a few items.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a brief video snippet accompanying the post, Cyrus is seen in close-up staring directly into the camera while wearing what looks like surgical gauze around her chin and head as more white material is blown by a breeze around her face.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The journalist’s eyes dart from side to side.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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In a surveillance video released by authorities, Robinson allegedly darts across the roof after firing the single shot, jimmies down to a ledge and jumps to the grass below.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For instance, in the scene where Dorothy is swept up by the tornado that transports her to Oz, the audience is hit by a swarm of leaves as the wind blows across the arena.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The room is filled with light-weight silver spheres which swirl through the air around guests like a tornado.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two plays later, on the first play of the second quarter, Smith scampered around left end and broke several tackles on his way to a 35-yard score.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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After unleashing two monster stiff arms on defenders to break free, Canto-Osorio scampered along the left sideline and tried to beat the last defender to the pylon.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Scud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scud. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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