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
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Scenes of furious sketching, intricate designs of delicate cutouts and swirling shapes and fabrics, pinning, sewing and the bustle of runway shows alternate with fretting about how to pay the rent.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
As Boston became a bustling port city, the tradition of the rich, sweet, but inexpensive meal grew in popularity with sailors from around the world.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
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Noun
Despite its big-city energy, there’s also no shortage of green space to escape the bustle, from Piedmont Park to the Atlanta BeltLine.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Scenes of furious sketching, intricate designs of delicate cutouts and swirling shapes and fabrics, pinning, sewing and the bustle of runway shows alternate with fretting about how to pay the rent.
—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
Verb
The thunderous cry rings out over a crowd gathered in front of a television propped up on plastic tables and past a maze of vendors lining a bustling working-class neighborhood in downtown Mexico City.
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Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
As Boston became a bustling port city, the tradition of the rich, sweet, but inexpensive meal grew in popularity with sailors from around the world.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustle
Noun
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Then about a week later, the son responded to a commotion outside their home and found Spencer hitting his mother in the head with a brick, according to officials.
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Seeing the commotion, Louis and Paul came galloping back.
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Without a care about the mud or the impending return to reality, the crowd relished the final moments of the festival as fireworks burst over the stage.
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In two places outside Berlin, the concrete of the A2 burst due to the high temperatures and the highway had to be closed.
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Do not rush to defend yourself if someone misunderstands your tone.
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Supporters — many of them wearing Colombia’s yellow and red colors — rushed the gates at the home stadium of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, leaving fans terrified and bloodied as security struggled to contain the rush.
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Golt could not say what the disturbance was about.
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However, in the eastern Pacific basin, a pair of tropical disturbances are being watched for possible development in the next several days far from land.
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Mosquitos buzz in, emerging from eggs laid in stagnant water across the region.
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London draws more than 30 million visitors annually, and along with its buzzing energy and endless opportunities comes one of the world’s most exciting food scenes.
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But hurry—some of our favorites are already selling out!
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But hurry, sizes are selling out quickly on Madewell.
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The cover girl, who is drawn on the box, has created a stir.
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Rag and Bone’s Miramar line has caused a stir among celebrities and editors alike since its debut a few years ago.
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On the exhibition floor at the annual international BIO conference in San Diego, biotech and startup executives hummed around pavilions representing member countries and states, pausing to watch World Cup games on a giant screen at a South Korean contract drug manufacturer’s booth.
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Fans latched on too, humming the tune, playing the video — of players and supporters soaking up the scene — on repeat ever since.
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“Bustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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