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verb

ˈrə-səl How to pronounce rustle (audio)
Definition of rustlenext
1
as in to graze
to feed on grass or herbs just take the steer out to pasture and let it rustle for itself

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2
as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly rustled around enthusiastically on the morning of the big trip

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3
as in to crackle
to make small sounds usually by rubbing or moving my pet peeve is candy wrappers rustling during a movie

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rustle

2 of 2

noun

as in whisper

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Recent Examples of rustle
Verb
Nicole says high beef prices along with lax rustling laws in neighboring states are why Colorado cattle are prime targets for theft. — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 31 May 2026 Keep your eyes peeled for evidence of nesting, such as shredded materials like paper and insulation, as well as rustling sounds in the walls. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
Noun
Guests linger over breakfast beneath umbrellas or with a book by the water, interrupted only by the rustle of palms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025 Birds call through the canopy, leaves rustle, and insects hum songs underneath sacred stillness. — Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rustle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rustle
  1. graze
  2. scurry
  3. crackle
  4. whisper
  5. hurry
  6. squeak
  7. murmur
  8. rush
Verb
  • Spraying aggressive pesticides on our food is not natural nor healthy–and not regenerative–so the geese function as a natural form of pest control, grazing the weeds and grasses, while allowing their manure to act as fertilizer for the soil.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Black killed his target, Kevon Lee, 41, and grazed an innocent 58-year-old man nearby in the foot, police said.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026
Definition of graze
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  • The plane stopped, passengers scurried to the terminal and airport employees climbed up on the wings trying to keep the airliner from blowing away.
    — Dan Kelly July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • The score drips with a sinister ostinato as the rats scurry into every corner of her castle.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of scurry
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  • There are people in the Bowie House bar sipping whiskey and having a heart to heart, there are people playing pool in the Billet Room, and there are couples enjoying an intimate moment in the Mulberry Room while the fire crackles in the background.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • The tang of the sauce was eye-widening and immediate, crackling with the bright, citrusy charge of tomatillos and serrano chiles.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of crackle
Noun
  • But eccentricity is only the visible tip of the vast iceberg of Vibeke’s mental health issues, and soon Karl and Rikke are conferring in low whispers about whether, and when, to slip some ground-up sleeping pills into her drink.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026
  • Students enter the classroom about a minute later, and voices, whispers and laughter can be heard before the recording ends.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of whisper
Verb
  • But hurry, because many colors and sizes are already sold out.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • RockHounds players and training staff hurried to tend to Lasko, and Taylor dropped to one knee near the warning track.
    — Zach Powell, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of hurry
Verb
  • But the solar and battery storage project on Ute Mountain Ute land squeaked through.
    — Adam Burke, NPR, 6 July 2026
  • England squeaked out a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Atlanta.
    — Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of squeak
Noun
  • Loud talking or splashing can disturb other bathers, so just slip into the water and keep your conversations to a murmur.
    — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • As Ghana pushed for an equalizing goal, the cheers of the Colombia faithful reverted to a nervous murmur.
    — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of murmur
Verb
  • Many real texts from family members are short, rushed and a little messy.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Forwards' explosive movements cause hamstring and knee ligament injuries, including ACL tears, with high recurrence if recovery is rushed.
    — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
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“Rustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rustle. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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