as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
mice scuttling across the barn floor to escape the cats
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Recent Examples of scuttle
Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
At least one group of Republican state lawmakers appears to have scuttled an initiative preapproved by federal officials.
—Arielle Zionts, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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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Verb
Across Texas — the first state to redraw its congressional districts last year — incumbent members of Congress have been pushed to runoffs and another has been scuttled from the House altogether.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
At least one group of Republican state lawmakers appears to have scuttled an initiative preapproved by federal officials.
—Arielle Zionts, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
Discovery scuttles any long-term projections about MLB’s cable future, but TBS will continue televising national games through the end of its current deal.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuttle
Verb
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The way Radcliffe scurries out of his chair and into the green room to meet Liu illustrates her visceral impact.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Iranian missiles have sent Israelis scurrying for shelters multiple times a day and night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take a look at some of the stellar hand mixers that created a stir.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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No kitchen is complete without a skillet, and this well-sized model is perfect for searing, stir-frying, sauteing and more.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But hurry, the retailer deemed it a popular pick, so grab it before it's gone.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Then a rapid flutter of bass notes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The flutter cap sleeves are an additional fun and feminine detail, as well as the pearlescent buttons marching up the front of the dress.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Local authorities from the Yunnan Institute of Cultural Relics and archaeology rushed to the scene to investigate.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Last year, state lawmakers rushed to pass last-minute legislation designed to address VMT’s numerous flaws.—
Jeff Montejano,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take a break from city bustle on a Jardín Etnobotánico tour.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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The downtown bustles with businesses both old and new.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Weatherproofing required The project is currently the only one of its kind flying in Scandinavia.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Warriors will play at Detroit on Friday, and then fly to Atlanta to take on the Hawks the next day.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The scramble resulted in seven members of the team staying in Australia.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Best Amazon Kitchen Deals Upgrade your kitchen with the $20 Lodge cast iron that makes easy work of egg scrambles, omelets, bacon, steaks, and stir fries.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Scuttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttle. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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