: full of lively activity : busily astir
a bustling market
bustling streets
Commercial ships and recreational boats were serviced by a bustling marine industry.—
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bustlingly
adverb
a bustlingly busy area
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The Prince George’s County community, also known as Hollywood, was quiet, despite its proximity to bustling Route 1 and Interstate 495.
—Iris Vukmanovic, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Along the way, Kay will explore bustling cities and cantinas, race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on her speeder, and pilot her ship the Trailblazer through the wilds of space.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
Morgan Wallen was arrested and jailed on Sunday night (April 7) in Nashville after the chart-topping country singer allegedly hurled a chair off the six-story roof of a popular bar on the city’s bustling Broadway street.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2024
Her son, Jack, is on the autism spectrum, and as a sensory-sensitive 7-year-old, he is easily overwhelmed by the bustling atmosphere typical at mosques during Ramadan.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
Our roundup of the best summer vacation ideas includes a handful of relaxing beach vacation destinations, bustling city excursions, and trips that include a bit of both.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
This weekend, Amazon’s bustling deals page is brimming with impressive savings in every department — from home to fashion to tech, and beyond.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Take contemplative walks through bustling city streets or serene forest paths, tuning in to the subtle stimuli that surround you.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Vigilante justice, approved by the police In the Port-au-Prince neighborhood of Canapé Vert, the bustling side streets are evidence of a once-unthinkably harsh strategy to maintain order.
—Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Iris Vukmanovic, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Along the way, Kay will explore bustling cities and cantinas, race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on her speeder, and pilot her ship the Trailblazer through the wilds of space.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
Morgan Wallen was arrested and jailed on Sunday night (April 7) in Nashville after the chart-topping country singer allegedly hurled a chair off the six-story roof of a popular bar on the city’s bustling Broadway street.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2024
Her son, Jack, is on the autism spectrum, and as a sensory-sensitive 7-year-old, he is easily overwhelmed by the bustling atmosphere typical at mosques during Ramadan.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
Our roundup of the best summer vacation ideas includes a handful of relaxing beach vacation destinations, bustling city excursions, and trips that include a bit of both.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
This weekend, Amazon’s bustling deals page is brimming with impressive savings in every department — from home to fashion to tech, and beyond.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Take contemplative walks through bustling city streets or serene forest paths, tuning in to the subtle stimuli that surround you.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Vigilante justice, approved by the police In the Port-au-Prince neighborhood of Canapé Vert, the bustling side streets are evidence of a once-unthinkably harsh strategy to maintain order.
—Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Bustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustling. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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