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
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
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
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Despite the Carlton hotel bustling as the beating heart of Cannes during the film festival, Rüya is not planning any splashy events.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Yellow Taxi Fellow New Yorkers know how magical the city can be in the summertime, and what better way to evoke the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple than with the iconic taxi cab yellow.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
The Prevost home already was bustling with two little boys when the youngest son, Robert Francis, was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Despite the Carlton hotel bustling as the beating heart of Cannes during the film festival, Rüya is not planning any splashy events.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustle
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Despite the commotion their accidental twinning caused online, Roach — who was filmed cooly reacting to seeing Sawai on the carpet — confirms that the vibes are all good not only between the two stars, but also between himself and Sawai's stylist.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Many things emboldened me to create this commotion.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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Sleight of Hand is a powerful, intense rye whiskey bursting with bold flavors reflecting Texas whiskey's power.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Summer isn’t officially here yet, but Amazon is already bursting with airy dresses for under $50.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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First responders rushed to the scene, although the investigation into the attack has been handed to the FBI.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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That has sparked accusations that investors, including from abroad, rushed to buy Trump's currency as a way to influence the president.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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The northeastern beach tiger beetle’s inability to endure human disturbance has wiped it out everywhere except three remote corners of the U.S., one of which is Hughlett Point.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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This tactic is best for certain veggies and flowers like tomatoes and marigolds that can handle some root disturbance; other plants have more sensitive roots that won't tolerate transplanting well, such as root vegetables.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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The implication that Kanan himself could have killed his own mother has people buzzing.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Soccer fans in the San Francisco Bay Area started buzzing the moment Inter Miami star Lionel Messi and his teammates arrived on Sunday, ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the San Jose Earthquakes.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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In the clip, Danielle filmed her dog hurrying to the corner by the door.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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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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Cannes, the famous international film festival in the south of France, is underway – and is causing a stir with its new dress code rules.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Sounds simple enough, but additive-free tequila has caused a stir in Mexico and elsewhere.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Think mountain towns that hum in winter and hibernate in summer (hello, ski resorts turned hiking paradises).—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Because the vagus nerve runs past the vocal cords, there’s some thought that humming could stimulate the vagus nerve (and therefore parasympathetic nervous system), which might offer calming effects, says Gordon-Elliott.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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“Bustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustle. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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