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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
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
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
The Kohala Coast is living proof that nature is medicine, from the birdsong to the Tradewinds rustling the coconut palms to the deep blue-green waters of the Pacific lapping the shoreline.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
There are rain showers, uplit shelves, televisions seemingly floating somewhere in the wall cavity, and curtains that expose the cube-like room to the rustling lemon trees with the flick of a button.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Thompson’s Anna Andrews initially appears as a frantic figure in a ratty hoodie, chugging wine from the bottle and rustling around an Atlanta apartment that is in an alarming state of disarray.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
For extra comfort, the quilt is designed to be cool to the touch for hot sleepers, resist static to prevent that annoying clingy sensation, and reduce noise when rustling around.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Those rustling sounds in the brush might belong to deer — or not.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
In a matter of just a few days, the county judge, his son, his nephew, and one of his closest allies had been arrested in two separate incidents — the cattle-rustling case and the jury-duty hearing.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
During the 1880s, the brothers lived here and made their livelihood rustling cattle and horses, while at the same time disposing of unsuspecting ranchers who wandered too close to their hideout.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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 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
The Kohala Coast is living proof that nature is medicine, from the birdsong to the Tradewinds rustling the coconut palms to the deep blue-green waters of the Pacific lapping the shoreline.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
There are rain showers, uplit shelves, televisions seemingly floating somewhere in the wall cavity, and curtains that expose the cube-like room to the rustling lemon trees with the flick of a button.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Thompson’s Anna Andrews initially appears as a frantic figure in a ratty hoodie, chugging wine from the bottle and rustling around an Atlanta apartment that is in an alarming state of disarray.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
For extra comfort, the quilt is designed to be cool to the touch for hot sleepers, resist static to prevent that annoying clingy sensation, and reduce noise when rustling around.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Those rustling sounds in the brush might belong to deer — or not.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
In a matter of just a few days, the county judge, his son, his nephew, and one of his closest allies had been arrested in two separate incidents — the cattle-rustling case and the jury-duty hearing.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
During the 1880s, the brothers lived here and made their livelihood rustling cattle and horses, while at the same time disposing of unsuspecting ranchers who wandered too close to their hideout.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rustling
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There was some chatter about Alshon’s over-poaching in the final, but sometimes a super-dominant male strategy works.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Why the birth matters The species is threatened by habitat loss, poaching and armed conflict in its native range.—
Daniel Hunt
January 16,
Sacbee.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Khloé Kardashian ditched her bob for a waist-grazing party ponytail.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Cardozo added that all milking operations have ceased, and some beef and non-lactating dairy cattle are still grazing.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Age has brought thoughts of conservatism scurrying into the back of his mind.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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If seeing one scurrying through your living room sends you scrambling for a quick remedy, your instincts are on track.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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The best of the bunch run the gamut from crowd-pleasing interpretations of tonka bean and leather to on-the-nose odes to a crackling fireplace.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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Ooh, Charlie is delivering that crackling energy back.—
William Earl,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
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And, as bad as all that looting was, the wealth that remained in Congo constituted only a small percentage of what was being made on markets globally, and from the technology those minerals powered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some of the demonstrations descended into shootings, looting and vandalism.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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But one weekend in November, people who would typically be hurrying by, staring down at their phones, stopped.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
15 Dec. 2025
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Butler began hurrying Boise State and pushing up the tempo, which allowed the Broncos to score off several backdoor cuts and slip screens for big dunks and layups at the rim.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Dec. 2025
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Sinners Breaks the Oscar Record Shortly before the nominations were announced, Hollywood began whispering about the possibility of Sinners breaking the record for most Oscar nominations for a single film.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
22 Jan. 2026
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Churchgoers began whispering to one another about what to do, and then several children burst into tears during the commotion, Rebecca said.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
22 Jan. 2026
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Schlegel is expected to be charged via federal criminal complaint with assault on a federal officer, alien smuggling and felon in possession of a firearm in connection with Tuesday's shooting, Janke said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Schlegel is expected to be charged with assault on a federal officer, alien smuggling and felon in possession of a firearm, Janke said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Rustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rustling. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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