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to proceed or move quickly
rustled around enthusiastically on the morning of the big trip
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Recent Examples of rustling
Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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
Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
Chongqing-style chicken rustling with red chiles, mapo tofu and gentle Hainan chicken rice check boxes for mass appeal.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The man looked at me in a rustling way, swaying toward me, his Styrofoam plate of angel hair and cherry tomatoes dotted with tiny black seeds like ants’ eyes.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Bronzed pool boys in white uniforms serve artisan-gin cocktails to guests in big sun hats and designer togs, the breeze from Cabarita Beach rustling the pandanus trees on the lawn.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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
Spending a few moments taking in the rustling leaves outside your window or allowing a ladybug to land on your hand helps wash away the mental fatigue that might be weighing on your mood.
—Kyla Mandel, Time, 14 May 2026
Not a leaf rustling toward autumn.
—Ellen Bass, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Noun
Upon arrival, the constant chime of notifications stops, replaced by the sounds of Gulf waves, the rustling of marsh grasses, and the calls of shorebirds.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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
Around a bend, yellow wildflowers pop out of the underbrush, where curious deer and rustling ground squirrels (squinnies to this Iowan) startle.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
Chongqing-style chicken rustling with red chiles, mapo tofu and gentle Hainan chicken rice check boxes for mass appeal.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The man looked at me in a rustling way, swaying toward me, his Styrofoam plate of angel hair and cherry tomatoes dotted with tiny black seeds like ants’ eyes.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Bronzed pool boys in white uniforms serve artisan-gin cocktails to guests in big sun hats and designer togs, the breeze from Cabarita Beach rustling the pandanus trees on the lawn.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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
Spending a few moments taking in the rustling leaves outside your window or allowing a ladybug to land on your hand helps wash away the mental fatigue that might be weighing on your mood.
—Kyla Mandel, Time, 14 May 2026
Not a leaf rustling toward autumn.
—Ellen Bass, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rustling
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The school also runs a cooking basics program that covers mise en place, knife skills, soup and stock production, sauce making and a wide range of cooking methods — roasting, grilling, sautéing, pan-frying, stir-frying, braising, poaching and steaming.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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That same basics camp walks students through roasting, grilling, sautéing, pan-frying, stir-frying, braising, poaching and steaming.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Noticeably, Mirren's silvery strands were cut into an asymmetrical crop, with the ends of her hair grazing the nape of her neck.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Now, her silver-white hair is cropped right at the nape of her neck but left longer on one side, just grazing her cheekbone.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 June 2026
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But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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Mahayahay Elementary School, located in the province of Davao Occidental, shared footage on social media showing frightened students squatting on the ground and then scurrying away when a canopy roof collapsed during the quake.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The conversations were crackling in both Greenlandic and Danish, and the local beer was flowing.—
Joshua Hunt,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
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The game was played in a crackling atmosphere created in part by a conflicted, diasporic fan base which remains furious with the current Iranian government but is still largely supportive of Team Melli.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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This looting of the Treasury has apparently been averted, following a rare revolt by Republican lawmakers.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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The absence of an effective police force meant the looting was impossible to prevent.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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Set over the course of eight years (including the lockdown period during COVID), Herry’s film unfolds fluidly, neither hurrying scenes up unnecessarily, nor lingering too long on any incident.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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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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Republicans, meanwhile, are whispering that Democrats' fears of unused Platner oppo are well-founded.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The sector had been whispering earlier this year that Richemont was planning to offload Jaeger-LeCoultre.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
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The United Arab Emirates has become the main destination for conflict minerals from the Central African Republic, placing Dubai at the center of a lucrative trade in gold and diamonds tied to armed groups and foreign smuggling networks, according to a new investigation.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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Authorities across the region have linked the group to human trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, contract killings, drug trafficking and migrant smuggling.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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“Rustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rustling. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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