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
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
There is also a question of how much further Republicans can go, having already made deals in the initial full-year DHS measure — which the Pretti shooting scuttled — to boost funding for body cameras, de-escalation measures and the DHS inspector general’s office.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 19 Feb. 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
This comes just as the White House is threatening to scuttle the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which is poised for review in July, in favor of bilateral deals—or no deal at all.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
There is also a question of how much further Republicans can go, having already made deals in the initial full-year DHS measure — which the Pretti shooting scuttled — to boost funding for body cameras, de-escalation measures and the DHS inspector general’s office.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 19 Feb. 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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DeMar DeRozan just slammed a water bottle to the floor, sending several courtside attendants scurrying into action to mop up the mess.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Each round saw the families scurry across the room to pay rent, pay off loans and rush to school and work.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ready in just 20 minutes, this one-dish stir fry will become a staple on your weeknight dinner menu.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Bulgogi and spicy pork spare-rib stir fries also are available.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Yet the Department of Homeland Security closed precheck lanes on Sunday to hurry along spending talks.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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The men disappeared inside and hurried up to the fifth floor.—
Steven Levingston,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Alongside the continued dominance of genre packages, such as horror, action and thrillers, more films about relationships and romance have hit the market, hoping to make buyers’ hearts (and budgets) flutter.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Growing about two feet tall and three feet wide, its delicate blades arch and flutter in the breeze to great effect.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Parents rushed to get their kids vaccinated.—
Jon LaPook,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Their teammates immediately rushed over, and Pippen and Gardner were both ejected from the game after the altercation was broken up.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Set the scene Palm Springs has long been a retreat for those seeking a restorative weekend away from the bustle of nearby Los Angeles and, come winter when the temps dip in most places around the States, those desperate for a dose of winter sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Perched at about 6,200 feet, away from the hustle and bustle of the village, Restaurant La Marlénaz offers breathtaking views of the mountains and the ski resort.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In civil aerospace, for example, Rolls is benefiting as manufacturers Airbus and Boeing struggle to deliver new aircraft at the pace the market requires — obliging airlines to keep flying old planes (and their engines) for longer.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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Comfortable headphones are essential for flying these days, but more so for long-haul flights.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These shifts have, in turn, set off a scramble to exploit the region’s increasingly accessible resources.—
Tom Yulsman,
Time,
23 Feb. 2026
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In that framing, stability can look like fewer surprises and fewer last-minute scrambles, not flawless tracking.—
Karen “KH” Koehler
February 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Scuttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttle. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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