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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
Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to his improved three-point shooting, Jakucionis has flashed his intriguing potential as a playmaking guard who also has opened eyes with his hustle and physicality on both ends of the court during his minutes this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
That version doesn't chase, doesn't beg, doesn't hustle.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
GloRilla flashed some aggression and hustle, playing some timely defense to help lead Team Giannis (Antetokounmpo) to a 65-58 victory over Team Anthony (Anderson).
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to his improved three-point shooting, Jakucionis has flashed his intriguing potential as a playmaking guard who also has opened eyes with his hustle and physicality on both ends of the court during his minutes this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
In many ways a template for modern romantic comedies, the film has Stanwyck playing a sharp con artist looking to hustle Fonda’s naïve, wealthy herpetologist while on an ocean liner.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
That version doesn't chase, doesn't beg, doesn't hustle.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustle
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But the rush of capital could make African economies overly reliant on commodity exports, leaving them vulnerable to international price swings while failing to add value domestically.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Another man who was injured was rush to a local hospital in critical condition, the MDSO says.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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With house‑inspired production and a darker, more experimental sound, the mini-album — which sold more than half a million copies in four days — hinted at the group’s creative ambition.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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European leaders, mindful of Putin's wider ambitions, say their own security is at stake in Ukraine and have insisted on being consulted in peace efforts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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How to avoid stimulus check scams As plans for any forthcoming checks remain unclear, stimulus scams have become so widespread that the IRS has cautioned the public to stay vigilant.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Keep your items close and protected The amount of local scams and pickpockets in many European cities is a constant issue for travelers.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Buehler struggled in Boston, but looked good enough during his brief time with the Phillies to generate interest from the Padres and other teams.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fefferman questioned why board members and the public have struggled to obtain detailed financial information.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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While many travelers speed past Lyon on the TGV en route to more bucolic points south, in recent years the friendly, walkable city has come into its own thanks to neighborhoods like Confluence, a starchitect's playground.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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For bigger scrambles, a wider whisk will speed the process along without sacrificing quality.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Pet vacuums, for example, have bristles and brush rolls that pluck and pull hair up from carpets.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Angel Hold Hair Styling Cream gives expensive-looking waves and smooth, frizz-free hair that looks like you just got plucked up from a Greek vacation.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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On the other hand, advocates on both sides of the issue have said individuals with mobility challenges are the very customers who would have the most trouble accessing food in a hurry if a drive-through went away.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
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The two-time All-Big Ten honoree hasn’t allowed a sack in three seasons, and only allowed two hurries last year.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The grant is part of the Prebys Foundation’s Healing Through Arts and Nature initiative to help community groups provide arts, culture and nature to support healing for community members across San Diego County.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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His training initiatives further encourage agents to explore asset performance measurement, tax-awareness conversations in partnership with financial professionals, and multi-generational planning discussions.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Hustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustle. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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