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as in rush
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the holiday season
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
with his characteristic hustle, he had all the plans for the conference lined up in a matter of days
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as in scam
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
a clever hustle that tricked people into revealing their bank account information
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as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
everyone really hustled to get the project finished on schedule
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
we'd better hustle, or we'll miss the train
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as in to pluck
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
a swindler who hustled cashiers by getting them all confused while they were making change
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Recent Examples of hustle
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
After months of grinding, this month gradually shifts from a focus on output to restoration; from hustle to something softer and sweeter.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Over the past few years, Google has been hustling to reinvent its business for the AI age, trying to keep consumers in the habit of going to its search page as chatbots from startups such as OpenAI and Anthropic become more popular.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Minnesota’s secret stuff was a potent, primal concoction of hustle, grit and determination.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
After months of grinding, this month gradually shifts from a focus on output to restoration; from hustle to something softer and sweeter.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
On the ensuing possession after Ausar Thompson hustled for an offensive rebound, Cunningham made a step-back, 16-foot jumper to help seal it.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Over the past few years, Google has been hustling to reinvent its business for the AI age, trying to keep consumers in the habit of going to its search page as chatbots from startups such as OpenAI and Anthropic become more popular.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustle
Noun
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Some families fear for their children’s safety and rush to take action, as was the case for Robert’s family.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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That language in the agreement has raised concerns about a land rush for the lunar south pole’s riches, says astronomer Aaron Boley, co-director of the Outer Space Institute at the University of British Columbia.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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Set inside Windows on the World, the legendary restaurant atop the World Trade Center, the documentary short draws on the voices of those who worked there to capture a portrait of ambition, community, and resilience.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Amazon’s expansion comes as its chief competitors continue to fortify their own same-day delivery ambitions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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At the same time, the scale of these scams has changed.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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If released, that information could be used for scams, identity theft, or further cyberattacks.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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In April, Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo proved to be an effective outlet as Chelsea struggled to cope with their pace.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Family members said Ross is still struggling with memory gaps and emotional distress following her detention.—
Jade le Deley,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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On housing, Arenas noted her efforts to make planning and development more streamlined to speed up building, and pointed out how her office worked on a state bill, signed into law in 2024, that would ease permitting requirements and allow for denser farmworker housing.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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In April, about one in four companies cited artificial intelligence as the reason for layoffs, a growing trend as businesses seek to speed up workflows and cut costs.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The purpose was to attract buyers and visitors to a city that seemed to be plucked out of a storybook.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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The rounds came and went, one linebacker after another plucked off the board in front of him.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Everyone was in a hurry to move forward into a newly peaceful world, a world without the tragedies of war abroad and the curse of sickness at home.—
Fran Moreland Johns,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Kiffin knows that, in Oxford and everywhere else, the love of fans and donors can sour in a hurry.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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Beyond core transportation infrastructure, some states also rely on revenues from fuel taxes to fund education, environmental initiatives and other public programs.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Organizations often lack the right IT or data infrastructure, and the testing and resiliency requirements for a company-wide implementation are far more complex than those for an isolated initiative.—
Paul Goydan,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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“Hustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustle. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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