as in hurried
to proceed or move quickly
everyone scurried back to work as soon as they had finished their lunch in the cafeteria
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Recent Examples of scurried
The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.
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Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Tirado scurried to at least half a dozen bags before finding his and pulling out … pickle juice.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
The voles scurried away when the little nightingale tried to sing, though not out of cruelty.
—Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
Things also scurried in the branches above.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Then, Olivia scurried off into an enclave off the side stage as Dylan and Daniella punched up into a high-octane, athletic routine.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Two small children scurried out behind her.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Some firms have scurried to ship early, but even a few days’ delay at sea could blow up their margins.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Tirado scurried to at least half a dozen bags before finding his and pulling out … pickle juice.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
The voles scurried away when the little nightingale tried to sing, though not out of cruelty.
—Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
Things also scurried in the branches above.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Then, Olivia scurried off into an enclave off the side stage as Dylan and Daniella punched up into a high-octane, athletic routine.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Two small children scurried out behind her.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Some firms have scurried to ship early, but even a few days’ delay at sea could blow up their margins.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scurried
Verb
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The district was represented by general counsel Devora Navera Reed as well as by an outside counsel who hurried to the scene.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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When the wait had become alarmingly long, Lilian and Anna hurried into the woods.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Early winter rains followed by multiple heat waves sped up the timeline of spring’s arrival in Los Angeles well ahead of its official start on Friday.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Previous arrangements with quarantine officials speeded the tree through what might have been a lethal delay and it was then put on a train and arrived in Orlando ahead of Foster.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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San Fernando resident Ricardo Benitez believed that the decisions to erase anything that features Chavez were rushed.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Medics rushed seven people to Jacobi Hospital, including five with non-life-threatening injuries and two in serious condition.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Three off-duty lifeguards who were surfing nearby raced to help Eastman.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Adults would line up around the block for cupcakes that came out of vending machines; a company selling jumbo cupcakes with custard filling IPO’d at $13 a share, and people raced to buy a sheet of miniature tie-due cupcakes for $45.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chelly the German Shepherd trotted into the clearing and stood at attention, ears alert and straining on her leash.—
Liz Teitz,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Harper slowly trotted around the bases and took time at third to salute coach Dino Ebel.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Our ideal client is well traveled and seeking more authentic experiences and off the radar destinations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Garrison traveled to Jacksonville to protest hoping to bring attention to her case and push for her release.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In an explosive New York Times report out Wednesday, Huerta, who will turn 96 on April 10, told the newspaper that Chavez drove her to a secluded grape field in Delano, California, in 1966 and raped her in the vehicle.—
Ryan Carter,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Then Suarez had his go-ahead double that drove in Sanoja.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chase Infiniti jumped and audibly screamed onstage as the actors and filmmakers embraced and celebrated the final win of the night.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Some jumped from upper-floor windows to escape.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Scurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scurried. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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