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
Merve Emre, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
On the pitch, TV crews are finishing their pre-game interviews, while in the tunnel, officials and club staff scuttle back and forth down the tight stretch of corridor that has hosted some of the game’s greatest players, from Dixie Dean to Pele.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
This scuttles a compromise, whereby paintings of Lee in his prewar blue Army uniform could remain while the portrait of Lee the secessionist and enslaver came down.
—Time, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
On its Wikipedia page, you’re shown an animation of it in which a crab scuttles across its surface.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
On the pitch, TV crews are finishing their pre-game interviews, while in the tunnel, officials and club staff scuttle back and forth down the tight stretch of corridor that has hosted some of the game’s greatest players, from Dixie Dean to Pele.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Noun
Wake up with the distinct call of the Asian koel and walk the silica shores as hermit crabs scuttle by and baby blacktip reef sharks play in the lapping waves.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
This scuttles a compromise, whereby paintings of Lee in his prewar blue Army uniform could remain while the portrait of Lee the secessionist and enslaver came down.
—Time, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuttle
Verb
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There were quick glimpses of a Monty Mole burrowing underground, Cheep Cheeps swimming in a stream and Toads scurrying around the castle.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The older dog is shown marching along, while the puppy scurries along, attempting to match its pace.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With a swish of a wand and stir of a cauldron, Practical Magic 2 has officially wrapped production, star Nicole Kidman announced today on Instagram.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The apples do release some juices, so give it a good stir before serving.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Some people never even showed, despite me calling them repeatedly to hurry up.—
Jack Hargreaves,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This one has a V-neckline, a ruched waist, and three-quarter sleeves with flutter cuffs.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Right now, that home is with the Mahers at Somebody People, and wherever Monarch the pop-up flutters to next.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Junior running back Kendrick Raphael (39 carries, 201 yards, TD) leads a rushing attack that’s averaging 118 yards a game.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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But throughout the forum, experts warned against rushing into adoption for the sake of innovation.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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El Masnou For those wanting a Barcelona beach trip without the usual hustle and bustle, Maria Olazabal, CEO and founder of Ownia Collection, recommended Ocata in El Masnou.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Away from the hustle and bustle of the shelter environment, these canines often rediscover their sense of self, allowing interests and personality to come to the fore in the process.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Two games in, though, the Packers have passed both tests with flying colors.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Multiple Gophers defensive players reacted as if the loose ball were live and after a scramble on the ground, Williams recovered it.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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Daniels stayed in for the remainder of the game, but came up hobbling after some of his subsequent scrambles, including one that appeared to be a hip-drop tackle (it was not penalized in the game) by Kingsley Enagbare.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Scuttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttle. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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