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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
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
While typical October activities like haunted hayrides and pumpkin patch visits may feel far off from the hustle and bustle of New York, the city has its own crop of spooky activities to get in the spirit.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The next-closest compact competitor is BMW’s M2, which retails for over $30,000 less but weighs quite a bit more, has its engine over the front axle, and relies more on electronics to hustle through winding roads.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Back then, Payton was a destructive and uber-athletic 6-foot-3 bundle of energy, capable of blowing up plays with hustle and a limitless vertical leap.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
While typical October activities like haunted hayrides and pumpkin patch visits may feel far off from the hustle and bustle of New York, the city has its own crop of spooky activities to get in the spirit.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
For somebody who’d allegedly prefer a life of leisure, Phoebe Robinson sure hustles.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The next-closest compact competitor is BMW’s M2, which retails for over $30,000 less but weighs quite a bit more, has its engine over the front axle, and relies more on electronics to hustle through winding roads.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustle
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Since Nick Bosa went down in Week 3, the 49ers’ pass rush ranks 30th in pressure rate (24 percent) and is tied for the fewest sacks in the league with two.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The adrenaline rush caused by the spring 2026 fashion season’s wave of new creative directors, strong sophomore collections and emerging brands to watch remains strong, with the fashion crowd still engaged in assessing its favorite shows, must-have pieces and overall winners.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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But while the two share this creation-for-creation’s-sake approach, their respective careers are also defined by lofty ambitions that bridge the worlds of music, visual art and science and beyond.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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For Walmart, the deal will help advance its AI ambitions, which have lagged behind Amazon.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Investigators say the same networks also operate large-scale text-message scams that feed the card-draining operations.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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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,
19 Oct. 2025
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According to Edwards, Brooke deliberately portrayed Arabella as struggling to adapt to her new home and her Canadian identity.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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As the team struggles with grief, Sharon decides to pull Station 42 off active duty entirely, rather than assign a new captain.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Stacking them on top of each other had only spread the grit into the spongy pores beneath the caps, speeding up their decay.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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The data showed that where Maggie's phone was found, Alex had slowed down and then sped away.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Wentz was once plucked from a cocoon in North Dakota and thrown into the Philadelphia fire.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Helicopters have been plucking people off rooftops for rescue from flooding and structural damage.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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To Cuomo, Mamdani is a young man in a hurry whose lack of experience should disqualify him from leading America's largest city.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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Both teams can put up points in a hurry.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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The song has been released in partnership with advocacy group GLAAD to celebrate Spirit Day, an annual initiative that harnesses influential voices to stand against the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth and families.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Government investment into cultural initiatives, especially in Saudi Arabia, which is in the throes of its economic diversification plan, Vision 2030, is also propelling new talents onto the international scene.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Hustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustle. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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