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
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Recent Examples of scurry
Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
On that recent Friday morning, a cool breeze rustled the grass as squirrels darted across gravesites and around tree trunks, a few brave enough to scurry up to passing legs.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 15 June 2025
My friend scurried to download it, but then the app takes you to a website that requires you to fill out a detailed form and establish an account.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Crazy ants, so named because of their erratic movements, scurry below.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 7 July 2025
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Noun
For more than 70 years, thousands of common wall lizards, known as Lazarus lizards, have scurried across sidewalks and lurked in gardens in Cincinnati.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
On that recent Friday morning, a cool breeze rustled the grass as squirrels darted across gravesites and around tree trunks, a few brave enough to scurry up to passing legs.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 15 June 2025
My friend scurried to download it, but then the app takes you to a website that requires you to fill out a detailed form and establish an account.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Crazy ants, so named because of their erratic movements, scurry below.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scurry
Verb
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Young, who had to hurry because of Urias’ speed, picked the ball up with his bare hand, turned and fired an errant throw to first base, allowing Urias to reach.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Before the new regulations, says Annie Inglis, Marine Biology Presenter with Quark, the expedition crew would be hurrying to get guests in Zodiacs to try to get closer to a bear sighting like this.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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The Giant rushed for 293 carries, producing 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Following the crash around 6:30 a.m., Campos was rushed to a hospital and later died as a result of her injuries.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of regular life for a weekend, there’s now another great reason to pay the city a visit.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
9 Aug. 2025
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The blues and greens of turf provide a bright backdrop for the playground equipment at Tarkington Park, a place parents say is an oasis among the hustle and bustle of daily life in a north-side Indianapolis neighborhood.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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The rumble of the engines set off car alarms in the distance as ULA opened up its national security account for Vulcan, making only its third ever launch after flying two certification flights in 2024.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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The next phase in the investigation will include interviewing employees and flying in experts, officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the sheer crush of visitors meant sky-high hotel rates, restaurants booked out weeks in advance and a scramble for space across the city.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
20 Aug. 2025
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Replicating those buffers of points in the bag before the turn of the year would put Leeds ahead of the maths and perhaps turn their springtime fixtures into a matter of consolidation rather than a scramble for survival.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Apart from Daytona, the 32-year-old driver will also race at Charlotte Roval, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Phoenix Raceway.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Why Inference Is The Next Frontier Businesses across sectors are racing to develop AI systems that can transform their operations.—
Andre Reitenbach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Diggs caused a stir during the spring when he was videotaped on a boat handing out a pink substance in baggies.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Love Is Blind premiered in February 2020 on Netflix, and instantly caused a stir.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Scurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scurry. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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