as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
I couldn't concentrate in all the bustle of the student lounge
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as in to rush
to proceed or move quickly
the hostess bustled about, taking care of last-minute preparations for the party
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Recent Examples of bustle
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Promising a mix of relaxation and festive fun, a Christmas cruise may sound like the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of a notoriously hectic time of year.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 15 Apr. 2025
Setting off from glamorous Monaco, the Verge Motorcycles team embarked on their way to Madrid, heading through picturesque mountain vistas and along bustling highways.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Foster carers can play a crucial role in helping get a dog who might have otherwise struggled in the intimidating hustle and bustle of the standard shelter system prepared for adoption.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Promising a mix of relaxation and festive fun, a Christmas cruise may sound like the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of a notoriously hectic time of year.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
Maintenance is $1,221 a month and the building is pet-friendly and close to Fort Greene Park and the neighborhood’s bustling restaurant scene.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 15 Apr. 2025
Setting off from glamorous Monaco, the Verge Motorcycles team embarked on their way to Madrid, heading through picturesque mountain vistas and along bustling highways.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustle
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The man identified by authorities as Mutu is seen grabbing the girl’s arms and forcing them to her sides as neighbors responded to the commotion and confronted him.—
Diego Mendoza and Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The actress explains that after all that commotion, her son refused to walk home with shoes on.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There are sometimes only images: foggy white drizzle, melted rainbows in a gasoline puddle, pink foam insulation bursting between slats of splintered wood.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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Two moments were made in his image: Acerbi’s burst forward from centre-back to lead a counter-attack, moments after conceding an equaliser, and Barella’s calmness in the closing seconds, calmly chipping a ball to himself in his own area after Yamal hit the bar.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The two-time finalist for the Doak Walker Award, which honors the nation’s top running back, rushed for 1,660 yards and 15 touchdowns last season, a stellar encore to his breakout sophomore year.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Over three seasons at Alabama, his sideline-to-sideline speed showed through, as did his ability to rush the quarterback.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m. at Kennedy High School where officers and staff worked to separate those who were involved, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Use medications that can help with nausea, headaches, or sleep disturbances, such as pain relievers, antinausea drugs, and sleeping aids.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Nearby, the Linen Quarter and Cathedral Quarter are buzzing with cafes, street art, and pubs, blending the old and new, and British and Irish culture, with surprising ease.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But which ones? Oklahoma should gain buzz as the season draws closer.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Juan and Alfredo—who arrives just afterward—don’t have time to mourn their friend’s death and hurry to leave after seeing people with flashlights heading toward the building.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
1 May 2025
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When the final whistle sounded Saturday, coach Mikey Varas seemed eager for Tuesday to hurry up.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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No playoff rotational decision caused a stir quite like Redick’s bold Game 4 move.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The company, which started in 2015 and sells itself as a meal kit service, is actually closer to an online grocery store than a place that’s going to send you half an onion wrapped in plastic and a tiny baggy of cumin to make some so-so black bean tacos or a random stir fry.—
Carina Finn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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President Trump wants to lower those rates to keep the economy humming despite the slowdown his far-reaching tariffs threaten to trigger.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 Apr. 2025
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The sun hums the rhythm, the moon sips the bassline.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Bustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustle. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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