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
Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The Deck Saigon in District 2 is an idyllic escape along the Saigon River that transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the city as local boats drift along the water.
—Duncan Greenfield-Turk, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, San Sebastian’s Creative Investors’ Conference was bustling with execs from companies like TF1, Fremantle, and Mediawan discussing the state of the industry.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In Bologna, however, the films feel embedded in the bustle of the place, competing for sensory attention.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The Deck Saigon in District 2 is an idyllic escape along the Saigon River that transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the city as local boats drift along the water.
—Duncan Greenfield-Turk, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Loewe’s fluid, automotive exterior also creates a unique impression on the bustling docks in Port Hercule.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, San Sebastian’s Creative Investors’ Conference was bustling with execs from companies like TF1, Fremantle, and Mediawan discussing the state of the industry.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustle
Noun
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There’s a huge commotion around us.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The K-pop contingent caused a commotion, with Blackpink’s Lisa snapping pics with Stray Kids’ Felix.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One of the most famous bubbles that burst was the 2000 dotcom crash where the value of internet companies plummeted.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories His latest is a blunt cinematic instrument — loud, loaded and bursting with carnage and ideological angst.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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White has the Bucs' only rushing touchdown this season.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Normally, that kind of rushed means my base slips within a couple of hours—but Magic Hour came through again.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
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The disturbance is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 8 to 12 inches with isolated maximum totals of 16 inches in eastern Cuba, and 4 to 8 inches of rain in the Bahamas.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The disturbance draws Rafferty and his men into the heart of the crowd — and away from the entrances — to break up the skirmish.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That rare Broadway cameo set the stage for an unforgettable weekend and gave fans a reason to buzz long before curtain call.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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The buzzing arena features a plethora of food options, but Pop’s Patties and Coco Bred always grab her attention.—
Marc Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The idea was to hurry the process and get a cup of coffee into the consumer's hands as quickly as possible.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Guests of the event, dressed up in cocktail attire, admitted to feeling sheepish, reminded so powerfully about the current context, and hurried their way inside the storied building more quickly than in previous editions.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Along with each political plot twist in the paddock, technological advancements cause quite a stir.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins offense was humming early Sunday; the Dolphins took a 17-0 first half lead and Darren Waller caught all five passes thrown to him for 78 yards and a touchdown.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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The set is humming with energy, but Morman stays locked in, switching seamlessly from host to producer, moving with the rhythm of someone who’s been in this position a thousand times before.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Bustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustle. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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