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
Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The specter of war is difficult to reconcile with the carefree bustle of downtown Taipei, where on a cool June evening bickering families and doe-eyed couples throng the city’s night markets as ever before.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The sidewalks of Canal Street, usually bustling with vendors, were mostly empty a day after the raid.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The filmmaker turns his camera on Jamuna (20) and her younger sister Anmuna, from the bustle of Kathmandu to the high ridges of the Himalayas.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The specter of war is difficult to reconcile with the carefree bustle of downtown Taipei, where on a cool June evening bickering families and doe-eyed couples throng the city’s night markets as ever before.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Nobody Wants This is all about love and family, and, like their characters in the show, the cast have bustling broods of their own.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The sidewalks of Canal Street, usually bustling with vendors, were mostly empty a day after the raid.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustle
Noun
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But these aren’t the only cups causing a commotion.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Actual Vancouverites barely stood by to watch the commotion.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Messi picked up the ball from his compatriot Rodrigo De Paul in midfield and burst toward the backpedaling Nashville back line before slipping the ball outside to Luis Suárez.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The areas facing the sun heat up fastest, and if there is a weaker area on the surface of the comet, sublimated gases under the surface can burst through — causing these sun-facing jets.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hall has 581 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns and 178 receiving yards through eight games with the struggling New York offense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The widening gap followed a private equity spending spree in 2021, as firms rushed to deploy unspent funds, with activity also boosted by ultra-low interest rates.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Kansas City Police Department is investigating other possible charges related to the disturbance.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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The medication is also sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the AP.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Beetle buzzes by with tiny pumpkins perched on top, and Xuanwu, a ground robot carrying a drone, walks ominously in the background.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Restaurants named in the Michelin Guide American South have been announced, and now is the perfect time to get a taste of what the food scene has been buzzing about all year.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But hurry, prices go back up tomorrow.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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But hurry, because our top Quince clothing picks are selling quickly, and may be out of stock again soon.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lily Allen‘s new album West End Girl is causing a stir online.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 Oct. 2025
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Cake mix cookies are a busy baker's dream—just stir, scoop, bake, and enjoy!—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Choirs of insects clicked and hummed.—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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Right off the bat, the room was humming.—
Elizabeth Leonard,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Bustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustle. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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