as in poaching
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as in scurrying
to proceed or move quickly
rustled around enthusiastically on the morning of the big trip
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Recent Examples of rustling
David Frum, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
In the teaser, above, Joanna, 47, can be seen speaking on-camera discussing the plans for the construction of the home on the balcony before a rustling can be heard coming from the woods behind her.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The soft rustling of the tent flaps and the occasional distant dog barking underscored our vigil.
—Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
But most exciting was any sudden splash, or a strange, distant cry, or a mysterious rustling in the thick shore brush.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Great gray owls hunt blind, flying low, listening to the faintest rustling of a mouse beneath snow.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
The dense canopy of trees, the rustling of leaves, and the interplay of light and shadow that evoke mood and emotions.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Those few included Sacajawea, the Indian guide for Lewis and Clark, and Ella Watson, hanged for cattle rustling.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
His presentation showed these daytime levels to be roughly equivalent to a quiet rural area, while nighttime levels would be at the sound level of a whisper or rustling leaves.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Sunshine, blue skies, rustling palm fronds, a high of 78 degrees – the South Floridian dream.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Instead, attendees showed each other support by rustling their signs.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Maybe light or noise filters into your room, or your partner starts rustling or snoring around the same time early each morning.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Feb. 2026
Soon, though, the wall came alive—a colony of rustling and chirping, a frantic rodent argument.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
The mystery of the dead cows was never solved, but Skeet and three other men were arrested for cattle rustling.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
From the anti-Trump side, meanwhile, the American people hear a nervous rustling of vague doubts.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
In the teaser, above, Joanna, 47, can be seen speaking on-camera discussing the plans for the construction of the home on the balcony before a rustling can be heard coming from the woods behind her.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The soft rustling of the tent flaps and the occasional distant dog barking underscored our vigil.
—Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
But most exciting was any sudden splash, or a strange, distant cry, or a mysterious rustling in the thick shore brush.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Great gray owls hunt blind, flying low, listening to the faintest rustling of a mouse beneath snow.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
The dense canopy of trees, the rustling of leaves, and the interplay of light and shadow that evoke mood and emotions.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The ebb and flow sounds like rustling leaves or trickling water, somehow both earthly and hyperreal.
—Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Those few included Sacajawea, the Indian guide for Lewis and Clark, and Ella Watson, hanged for cattle rustling.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
His presentation showed these daytime levels to be roughly equivalent to a quiet rural area, while nighttime levels would be at the sound level of a whisper or rustling leaves.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Sunshine, blue skies, rustling palm fronds, a high of 78 degrees – the South Floridian dream.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Instead, attendees showed each other support by rustling their signs.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Maybe light or noise filters into your room, or your partner starts rustling or snoring around the same time early each morning.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Feb. 2026
Soon, though, the wall came alive—a colony of rustling and chirping, a frantic rodent argument.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
The mystery of the dead cows was never solved, but Skeet and three other men were arrested for cattle rustling.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rustling
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Planning and thievery on this scale bespeaks a ring of metal poaching.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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This research can enable highly functional, autonomous, tiny aerial robots for critical humanitarian applications, such as search and rescue, combating poaching and cave exploration.—
Nitin Sanket,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The black sequin dress featured a plunging neckline, floor-grazing skirt, and dramatic red feather sleeves.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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These crustaceans, worms, fish, and others keep their home clean by grazing on the algae that encrusts seagrass leaves.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nearby, her downstairs neighbor, Marina Quiroz, was showing a video of rats scurrying through her kitchen to a representative of the city’s tenant protection office.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Going outside now means scurrying along giant arcades, shaded from the Sun by massive canopies that filter 99% of its UV light.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The crew left Earth on April 1, solid rocket boosters crackling as NASA’s Space Launch System hurled them through the atmosphere 20 times faster than the speed of sound.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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On nights when a full moon or crackling fire aren’t enough to create a flattering nighttime glow, the best outdoor pendant lights can offer an appreciated assist in creating an ambient setting.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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But for many, the payment process associated with the War Damages Law dragged on into the 1960s, underlining the long-term economic impact of wartime looting.—
Shannon Fogg,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Canadiens forfeit the game to the Detroit after a smoke bomb goes off in the Forum and crowds spill into the streets, setting fires, smashing windows and looting.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Instead of hurrying to break up tents and scatter RVs, Lee and Oakland’s interim homelessness chief Sasha Hauswald want city workers to focus on minimizing trash and human waste around encampments.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Through the echo of the old story whispering from the walls.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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There’s John Waters whispering sweet nothings into Kim Kardashian’s ear.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
23 Mar. 2026
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Xinis pointed out that the DOJ is prosecuting him in Tennessee on human smuggling charges.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Parts of the main house date to the late 18th century—it is thought to have originally been built for the governor of Dartmouth—and the property has long been linked to smuggling.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Rustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rustling. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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