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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
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
For food service pros, Qwick is where holiday hustle pays off.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
John Shipley, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
While trying to hustle out an infield single in the top of the seventh inning, Amaya awkwardly stepped on first base and went down in a heap.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Away from the hustle and bustle of the shelter environment, these canines often rediscover their sense of self, allowing interests and personality to come to the fore in the process.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
For food service pros, Qwick is where holiday hustle pays off.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
After a Buxton homer, Larnach hustled out a double, Keaschall singled, Lewis walked and Lee brought them all home with his first major league grand slam.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
While trying to hustle out an infield single in the top of the seventh inning, Amaya awkwardly stepped on first base and went down in a heap.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustle
Noun
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Collaborating with Pearson Sound made this track exciting too because listening to his music has always been a serotonin rush.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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Woven from a rush straw cattail blend, these two round floor cushions will fulfill any, and all, desires to incorporate more natural materials into your design.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pari Pari is the brainchild of Benjamin Chemouny, Hugo Dayan and Edouard Benitah, who aimed to create an atmosphere that was elegant and yet also comfortable, a place for a quick lunch or a lengthier dinner with 25 counter seats — and a lot of ambition.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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That much is apparent just by talking with Hobert, who communicates her ambitions with sharp focus.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And this scam landscape was already surging.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Traditional data lakes can store raw data at scale but lack quality controls, while warehouses enforce structure but struggle with unstructured or fast changing data.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Almost half of those who abided by boundaries (45%) reported low burnout, compared to 6% of those who struggled to do so.—
Samantha Dewalt,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anduril highlights that the architecture also speeds software updates.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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The worst issue is that The Portal, with changes meant to speed up progression, allegedly, launched giving everyone less powerful drops, making the new power climb ridiculous.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet there’s a relaxed comfort to dinner in the airy concrete-floored loft, starting with the Taiwanese sausage that arrives as an early bite, wedged into homemade brioche like a tiny hot dog and plucked up between two fingers.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Orioles plucked him in the Rule 5 draft after a tragic plane crash claimed their top catching prospect.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Someone in a hurry could skim the key points, while others could dive into detailed FAQs and links to studies.—
Kristine Johnson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In addition to his pass coverage, which includes a pair of pass breakups, Scott also has three tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Before joining Valli, Werner was manager of women’s leather goods collections and strategic initiatives director at Louis Vuitton.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dixon brings over 20 years of experience to the organization and will oversee all business legal matters, including commercial and business contract drafting and negotiation, litigation matters, real estate portfolios, corporate governance and strategic initiatives.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Hustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustle. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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