1
as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort
everyone really hustled to get the project finished on schedule
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2
as in hurrying
to proceed or move quickly
we'd better hustle, or we'll miss the train
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3
as in squeezing
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 hustling
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
And some boys grow up watching their uncles or older brothers hustling.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
The 39-year-old coach is often seen sprinting up and down the sideline either in celebration or hustling to get a timeout in before a snap.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
During an early table read, CP filled in for the always-hustling security-guard character, Ned, and made everyone laugh so much he was cast for the role.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
In the two decades since, the family hasn’t stopped hustling.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
That means Americans are still side-hustling.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
McConaughey may have had doubts at first, but Greengrass felt the actor was the only big star who could believably play a man hustling to stay afloat and keep his family together.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The Voice in Your Head Is God places an emphasis on the series of decisions that brought 2 Chainz away from his tumultuous relationship with hustling and introduced him to the healthier creative medium of music.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Four astronauts returned to Earth after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing’s Starliner.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2025
Pope made sure to share the celebration again, jogging to find his wife and daughters behind the bench for a long embrace before hustling to a TV interview.
—Jesse Temple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Rayah Marshall attacked the rim before hustling to the back of the player’s line.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
This is indeed a car that will reward you for hustling it down a twisty road should the desire arise.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
And for Lil Baby, one of the hottest artists out at the moment, the transition from hustling in the streets of Atlanta to earning over $100 million in record deals and endorsements came with a harsh financial wake-up call.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
As the Saints began hustling to the 1-yard line, the official closest to the play signaled for a clock stoppage.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Those best situated to make crypto common and an essential part of life are likely much younger than the politicians out hustling for votes.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
Clips of her hustling CDs out of a candy box and taking over a street corner quickly went viral, as well as her personal meet-and-greet signings of her project.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
And some boys grow up watching their uncles or older brothers hustling.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
The 39-year-old coach is often seen sprinting up and down the sideline either in celebration or hustling to get a timeout in before a snap.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
During an early table read, CP filled in for the always-hustling security-guard character, Ned, and made everyone laugh so much he was cast for the role.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
In the two decades since, the family hasn’t stopped hustling.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
That means Americans are still side-hustling.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
McConaughey may have had doubts at first, but Greengrass felt the actor was the only big star who could believably play a man hustling to stay afloat and keep his family together.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The Voice in Your Head Is God places an emphasis on the series of decisions that brought 2 Chainz away from his tumultuous relationship with hustling and introduced him to the healthier creative medium of music.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Instead of hustling for one-day bookings, Patel engineered a system where one client often meant three to five events—maximizing return and loyalty.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Four astronauts returned to Earth after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing’s Starliner.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2025
Pope made sure to share the celebration again, jogging to find his wife and daughters behind the bench for a long embrace before hustling to a TV interview.
—Jesse Temple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Rayah Marshall attacked the rim before hustling to the back of the player’s line.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
This is indeed a car that will reward you for hustling it down a twisty road should the desire arise.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
And for Lil Baby, one of the hottest artists out at the moment, the transition from hustling in the streets of Atlanta to earning over $100 million in record deals and endorsements came with a harsh financial wake-up call.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
As the Saints began hustling to the 1-yard line, the official closest to the play signaled for a clock stoppage.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Those best situated to make crypto common and an essential part of life are likely much younger than the politicians out hustling for votes.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustling
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With The Fulfillment, the sub-context is how clout culture is a currency, how attention itself has become a currency, just like our laboring bodies are.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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While such a scenario sounds potentially maudlin and manipulative, Lucero — who wrote the film from a personal place — never allows that to happen by making the characters complex and flawed, and laboring under real-life issues.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That's why Amazon shoppers are hurrying to grab a soft and fluffy comforter for fall.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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That included blasting through Chargers right tackle Trey Pipkins and hurrying Herbert into a third-down red zone throw that came up short and forced a first-half field goal.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While many traditional inner-thigh exercises focus solely on squeezing motions, more effective adductor training also incorporates movements in multiple planes and challenges the muscles to work as stabilizers rather than just prime movers.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The squeeze One way Californians cope with pricey housing is by squeezing more than the typical number of people into their living spaces.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bring along a non-driving guest to enjoy the hotel part of the program for $350.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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New Jersey, ranking third, also has strict driving laws and the third-most driving schools per capita.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Maybe new additions will boost a struggling position group.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The ever-paranoid Ally believes all of these headscratchers are part of a Trumpian conspiracy that's out to get her, but audiences were left struggling to connect the dots.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This isn’t the first time that the couple was surrounded by cheating rumors.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
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She and Jon, who married in 1999, divorced in 2009, the same year as the cheating rumors.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Associations that keep up with laws and embrace diligent management are simply better positioned for long-term stability and sustained owner confidence, even in the face of a shifting and sometimes unpredictable market.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Help recognize those keeping Anaheim beautiful Here is an opportunity to compliment and recognize your neighbors for their diligent work on maintaining their property.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the son of Hades relentlessly striving to escape from the underworld, failure sends players back to the start; but never empty-handed.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Though the status quo may provide good results, researchers are constantly striving for something better.—
Sheldon Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustling. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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