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
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Another bedroom, by Eve Robinson Associates, is meant to be a calming respite away from the hustle and bustle of New York.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Jack Denton, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
From impromptu performances on bustling sidewalks and subway cars, to intimate interactions with fans and passersby, Sheeran’s journey through New York will be captured in a series of unforgettable moments, highlighting the pandemonium and excitement that follows.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This long exposure image shows the bustle around Cerro Tololo, as headlights of cars illuminate a winding road across the mountain.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Another bedroom, by Eve Robinson Associates, is meant to be a calming respite away from the hustle and bustle of New York.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Set in bustling Milwaukee and a troubled expanse of Central Europe during the Depression, the tail end of Prohibition, and the long eve before WWII, the novel is about rising fascism — both abroad and at home.
—Jack Denton, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
From impromptu performances on bustling sidewalks and subway cars, to intimate interactions with fans and passersby, Sheeran’s journey through New York will be captured in a series of unforgettable moments, highlighting the pandemonium and excitement that follows.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustle
Noun
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Shannon moans right about the time Jenn walks out to see what the commotion is all about.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
10 Oct. 2025
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Glenn wasn’t met with cheers or the sounds of flashing cameras — there was a distinct lack of commotion.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Simpson has burst onto the scene in his first year as the Alabama starter after taking over for Jalen Milroe.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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About 700,000 years later, the strait burst open again, and a brutal megaflood filled the Mediterranean in a matter of months.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kim rushed home to find Kris lying on a stretcher with a neck brace.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Robinson rushed for 170 yards on 19 carries with an 81-yard touchdown that blew this game wide open in favor of the home team.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cornell would arrive at the scene of these disturbances in a suit and tie, carrying a bag containing notepads, tape recorders, cameras and, on occasion, other, homemade instruments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The works, which were still under video surveillance, sat unopened all weekend, with no unusual disturbances recorded.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The air buzzed with laughter, connection, and anticipation.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
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On Trend Attendees were buzzing about the opportunities digital printing brings to denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But with victory comes hustle as stores hurried to fill the demand of playoff gear.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Duane heard the shooting and hurried around to help.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Skims is no stranger to bold and thought-provoking products, having previously caused a stir with its controversial line of face wraps.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The sighting has caused a stir in the country and the broader region, as experts believe the whale could be the elusive Migaloo, an extremely rare, decades-old all-white humpback.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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Anchored by Syracuse University, the city hums with youthful spirit, from buzzy Marshall Street to the roar of the JMA Wireless Dome, where Orange basketball games regularly draw some of the largest crowds in college hoops.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The machinery of violence here hums louder each week.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Bustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustle. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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