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Recent Examples of hurly This was the last week of life for Off Vine restaurant, a treasured refuge from the hurly burly of Sunset Boulevard, housed in a bungalow with a 115-year history, a repository of countless, colorful movieland stories. Linda Deutsch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurly
Noun
  • On the other side, there was just as much commotion, but these conversations were almost hysterical — and far uglier.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The commotion was a touching proposal from a couple in the crowd.
    Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene, or cause any disturbance to other fans.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • No disturbances are currently reported in the Central Pacific.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Gia Hinman had three hurries and three pass deflections for the Eagles, two of which came on fourth downs.
    Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
  • He's also logged 25 pressures, 15 hurries, and six QB hits, according to Pro Football Focus.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Combine the two in a non-reactive container and stir.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Her Cornish Rex cat, Rabbit, is sprawled out on the floor, unconcerned by the two birds (Chicken and Charlie) chirping from an adjacent office or a colleague’s gray-haired cat next door, who seems to be causing a stir.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Serve it for a holiday feast or any dinner that deserves to feel a little fancy without the fuss.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Oversized, statement-making tops that don’t need a lot of fuss, leather jackets, and some autumnal classics, like button-up shirts and turtleneck dresses, have become my go-tos.
    Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Bessent sought to project confidence in the wake of the turmoil, announcing not only the $20 billion bailout but also plans to raise another $20 billion from private investors.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The token’s price spiked and then rapidly crashed, prompting criminal complaints, market, turmoil, and a court investigation into whether his promotion aided a scheme run by the token’s organizers.
    Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • With no wheels touching the rails, the usual clatter and vibration of trains disappear.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
  • In an era where fingertips skim glass screens and keyboards clatter in relentless rhythm, the act of putting pen to paper feels almost radical.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Off set, the noise is deafening for Sweeney, who became a household name over the past two years thanks to a red-hot acting career as well as an American Eagle jeans ad that launched a thousand hot takes.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Their noise cancellation is exceptional and the sound quality is top-notch for a pair of wireless earbuds.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Hurly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurly. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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