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as in buzzed
to be copiously supplied
on Saturdays the city's downtown bustles with activity as a farmers' market sets up shop
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as in hurried
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 bustled
Miami Host Committee officials and local politicians were at the Fan Festival on Wednesday as workers bustled around putting the final touches on the park.
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Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Already, the campus bustled with activity, even as final construction, landscaping, and art installations continued.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Much like their youthful, emotional heartbeats, malls in the ’80s and ’90s bustled, becoming as quintessential to American culture as hot dogs and apple pie.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Local media bustled about the sidelines, snapping photos and recording B-roll, alongside a handful of soccer bloggers and influencers who had come from all around the world.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
Tables packed with fresh produce and homemade goods were vibrantly on display as shoppers bustled on a brisk and sunny February morning.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Throughout the next hour, the restaurant bustled with orders for burritos, nachos and other Latin street food offerings as the few workers spoke to each other in Spanish.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
Two of Los Gatos’ busiest streets bustled louder than usual as hundreds of protesters turned out for No Kings demonstrations and drivers honked at them in support.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The original resort launched in 2004 as quarters for Dubai’s equestrian set and bustled with the clamor of a working stable.
—Emma Pearson, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Already, the campus bustled with activity, even as final construction, landscaping, and art installations continued.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Much like their youthful, emotional heartbeats, malls in the ’80s and ’90s bustled, becoming as quintessential to American culture as hot dogs and apple pie.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Local media bustled about the sidelines, snapping photos and recording B-roll, alongside a handful of soccer bloggers and influencers who had come from all around the world.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
Tables packed with fresh produce and homemade goods were vibrantly on display as shoppers bustled on a brisk and sunny February morning.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Throughout the next hour, the restaurant bustled with orders for burritos, nachos and other Latin street food offerings as the few workers spoke to each other in Spanish.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
Two of Los Gatos’ busiest streets bustled louder than usual as hundreds of protesters turned out for No Kings demonstrations and drivers honked at them in support.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The original resort launched in 2004 as quarters for Dubai’s equestrian set and bustled with the clamor of a working stable.
—Emma Pearson, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustled
Verb
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The stands of the soccer stadium buzzed with anticipation.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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French gendarmes buzzed around in motorboats off the coast of Evian on Saturday, and one officer hoisted up a bulky drone-interception device in a display of the security measures being rolled out for the summit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Gardner, the activist, hurried over, tapped Nereyda on the shoulder and pointed toward the pit.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The baseball team beat Calvin Christian 7-1, then hurried across the plaza at SDSU — about 50 yards — to cheer the girls on.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In fact, levels of new housing construction have consistently fallen short, year after year, ever since the subprime housing bubble burst almost two decades ago.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Sliding into spring, the toppings become lighter, fresher, and brighter bursting with mint, basil, chives, and lavender in sassy vinaigrettes and pestos.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Pip scurried over to take a seat on my foot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Lee, who had extended his hitting streak to 16 games the at-bat before, scurried back to first base.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Soon, the tape popped, hummed, then clicked off.—
Adeline Goss,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
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An employee since 2002, Taylor led The Star through a set of swinging back doors and into a concrete room with Southern Pride and Ole Hickory smokers, which quietly hummed and buzzed.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett sped things up with their Giving Pledge, asking billionaire signers to give away their money during their lifetimes.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
14 June 2026
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Officials say at Alexander Avenue and Route 347 in Saint James, Smith sped through a red light, traveling about 70 mph, and crashed into Espinosa's car.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The surrounding metropolitan area has similarly bulged.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After arriving at the emergency room hours later, Carter had been rushed in and out of surgery in an attempt to revive him and halt his internal bleeding.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Brandon Nimmo rushed over to check on him after the play was over.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bustled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustled. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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