as in to hurry
to proceed or move quickly
everyone scurried back to work as soon as they had finished their lunch in the cafeteria
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in scuttle
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of scurry
Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
With multiple Commanders defenders in pursuit, Burrow didn’t try to go out of bounds or slide, but rather turned around and tried scurrying away from them to keep the play alive.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scurry
Verb
Now under a hiatus from regulatory scrutiny, Bytedance has continued to ship a scurry of AI apps ranging from an AI coding tool to image and music generators, Forbes reported.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
To provide close-up views, a cameraman scurried around the stage and zoomed in on individual musicians.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
With multiple Commanders defenders in pursuit, Burrow didn’t try to go out of bounds or slide, but rather turned around and tried scurrying away from them to keep the play alive.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scurry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scurry
Verb
-
But a ship arrived and everyone hurried aboard without understanding a word of what the greeter was saying.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
-
Some people never even showed, despite me calling them repeatedly to hurry up.—
Jack Hargreaves,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Numerous Universal Studios production markings are still present, including '#71 HANS' labels on the passenger door, engine bay, and scuttle, together with marks left by camera mounts used during filming.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
-
In the shallow reefs off the coast of southwestern Japan, a small fish scuttles along the rocky seafloor.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
Verb
-
The Panthers were always going to favor Jones and DJ Wonnum in a pass-rushing rotation.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Paramedics rushed him to the hospital.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Brides looking for a break from the bustle of downtown Nashville can head about 40 minutes south to Arrington Vineyards for wine tasting on a 95-acre property.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
-
Retreat here to escape from the bustle of the city center without being too far from the action.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
While some travelers choose to fly on Thanksgiving Day for lower prices and crowds, most leave at least a day early to avoid the risk of cancellations or delays upending their holiday plans.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Two games in, though, the Packers have passed both tests with flying colors.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The recent scramble around rare earth exports provides a sobering example of the risks.—
Fatih Birol,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
-
The toe injury occurred when tackled on a scramble near the sideline two minutes before halftime, Shanahan said.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Thousands of residents were evacuated as the flames raced up the Santa Ana Mountains, cresting and driving straight toward the Lake Elsinore area, burning cabins in the Cleveland National Forest’s Holy Jim Canyon and then homes in the El Cariso Village neighborhood.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
-
With California poised to become the first state to formally regulate microplastics in consumer products, many brands and retailers are racing to evaluate their value chains in anticipation of significant operational shifts.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The apples do release some juices, so give it a good stir before serving.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
-
Some argue for the need to rescind a public holiday, as Denmark did in 2023; the current French Prime Minister, François Bayrou, is causing a stir by trying to remove two from the calendar year.—
Alex Ledsom,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scurry. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share