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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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2
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
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 July 2025
Because surely Taylor appreciates the day-in-and-day-out hustle Olandria has been putting into this relationship.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 26 June 2025
Grobstein, then working for WLS-AM, hustled back to the press box.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Noun
The session explored the concept of unlearning hustle culture, the science behind rest, and practical ways to incorporate daily rituals that nourish both mind and body.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 July 2025
Because surely Taylor appreciates the day-in-and-day-out hustle Olandria has been putting into this relationship.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Verb
That’s because Republicans are still hustling to win approval for provisions that their nonpartisan rules referee deemed ineligible for protection from a Democratic filibuster.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 26 June 2025
Grobstein, then working for WLS-AM, hustled back to the press box.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustle
Noun
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Almost as amazing has been the rush of concrete data on the Tonkawa Tribe that inhabited this area before the arrival of outsiders.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Farmer and Roy struggled in 1-on-1 pass rush, where the rookie got tossed to the ground and Roy lost both reps.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Controversial Ukraine anti-corruption bill dents EU ambitions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s move to undercut the independence of the country’s anti-corruption agencies has sparked a political crisis that could hurt Kyiv’s hopes of joining the European Union, analysts said.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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Upcoming projects and collaborations with auction houses signal Super Niche’s ambition to redefine luxury as a cultural movement, not just a status symbol.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Monroe now hopes that sharing her family's story will keep others from falling victim to this and other similar scams.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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In a series of Instagram posts, the department warned participants to beware of scams.—
Ed Shanahan,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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That’s directly even with the first film, which opened to $23 million in 2022 at a time when cinemas were majorly struggling to recover from COVID and studios were barely releasing any movies.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
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The drop is a potentially troubling sign for Marvel, suggesting the superhero blockbuster might not have much longevity at the box office and could be struggling to entice casual moviegoers.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This speeds up corrections, reduces waste and minimizes the need for manual inspection.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Prosecutors allege that as Salisbury approached the driveway, Stephens sped toward the officer, who attempted to evade the Jeep by moving behind a bush near the driveway’s entrance.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The app uses a smartphone microphone to pick up the frequency of the belt as it's plucked like a guitar string.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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Versant will be led by CEO Mark Lazarus, chief financial officer and chief operating officer Anand Kini, and chairman David Novak; other senior executives will be plucked from the ranks of NBCUniversal. Cable channel E!—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Chicken in a hurry is a quick and easy chicken dinner recipe that requires very little prep work and calls for only pantry staple ingredients, including peanut butter, hot pepper jelly, and soy sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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After being charted by Pro Football Focus for three tackles and two quarterback hurries during his initial preseason, Olajiga was waived by the Rams at the league’s cutdown to 53 players last August.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Companies that recently scrapped DEI initiatives These businesses followed on the heels of the initial wave of companies removing diversity, equity and inclusion policies.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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What was previously a greenspace devoted to T-ball is now the six-court sprawl devoted to this popular paddle, net and court sport called pickleball, included in the $25 million recent enhancement plan for the existing park landscapes in the city-funded by the rePLAY initiative.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Hustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustle. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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