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
Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The sheer scale, bustle and energy reflected the depth of the industry, even as the ominous rumblings of global trade continued in the background.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
The city's goal is to make the bustling stretch of road more inviting and more pedestrian-friendly, hopefully driving new business to the area.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Designed by Rockwell Group, the experience is rooted in the culinary heart of France yet created for the bustle of New York City.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The sheer scale, bustle and energy reflected the depth of the industry, even as the ominous rumblings of global trade continued in the background.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
In a bustling Boston café, Charlie (Robert Pattinson) is instantly smitten with Emma (Zendaya), who’s quietly reading a novel by a window.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
The city's goal is to make the bustling stretch of road more inviting and more pedestrian-friendly, hopefully driving new business to the area.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustle
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This decision to stop progress on Be Fri came in late 2023, months after Toy Story prequel movie Lightyear was a box office misfire in light of right-wing pundits causing commotion over its same-gender kiss.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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The high-gloss finish of each nail also deserves some commotion.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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After heavy rain, swollen streams can burst their banks, carrying mud and boulders down the mountainsides.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fernandez-Pardo burst down the left flank then slipped the ball between two defenders and found the unmarked Haraldsson at the far post.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics rushed the victim to a nearby hospital in unknown condition, crews told CBS LA.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Medics rushed both men to Brookdale Hospital Center, where the 30-year-old man died.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, 57 percent of acreage uses no-till or conservation tillage, minimizing soil disturbance to reduce erosion, improve water infiltration and lower fuel use.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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An active weather pattern returns by the end of the week due to a southerly wind, an increase in moisture, and a few different disturbances.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Months after Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie ice cream sandwiches landed in grocery stores, Hudsonville Ice Cream is back with Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream Bars — and social media is already buzzing about them.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lunar scientists have been buzzing about the topographical features of the moon’s surface that the astronauts will be able to glimpse with the naked eye — including spots along the moon’s right edge and the far side.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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But reflection on those few hours of celebration — that wild scramble to enjoy the moment, yet hurry to get everyone ready to go home — left the Dodgers envisioning one of the few things this contemporary dynasty has yet to accomplish.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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With insurance out of reach for growing millions, RAM will hurry to another city to make health in America a little less remote.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Simply gather all the ingredients, pile everything into your slow cooker, stir, and set.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The public-private project has caused a stir in Charlestown.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 38-year-old doctor also spends weeklong stretches in an understaffed ICU, watching over patients as ventilators hum and conversations tip between survival and loss.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The place once hummed with thousands of workers and their families, with a school, a day care and a sports center.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Bustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustle. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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