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
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The trade was scuttled after Crosby, who has been in Baltimore since earlier this week, failed his physical, league sources told The Athletic.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 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
Unbeknownst to him, the Creature manages to escape by using his supernatural strength to tear off his chains and scuttle through a drainage pipe to freedom.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The trade was scuttled after Crosby, who has been in Baltimore since earlier this week, failed his physical, league sources told The Athletic.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 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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Going outside now means scurrying along giant arcades, shaded from the Sun by massive canopies that filter 99% of its UV light.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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But here from West Palm Beach’s cheap seats, people scurrying inside glass conjures up those halcyon summers of magnifying glasses, ants and mean kids.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Add sugar and stir until sugar has completely dissolved.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Punch took the world by storm after images of him dragging the orange plushy behind him circulated on social media, causing such a stir that the zoo has since made special rules to accommodate the influx of visitors.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An agent pointed to the other end of the terminal, and the woman hurried off.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
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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Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital by Santa Monica Fire Department paramedics, the man was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Designed by Rockwell Group, the experience is rooted in the culinary heart of France yet created for the bustle of New York City.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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In 2011, Bacon and Sedgwick, who were married in 1988, acquired a Los Angeles property as a West Coast base, close to their two children, Sosie and Travis, and the bustle of Hollywood.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By then, red flags were already flying.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pair launched a fundraiser to pay for more helicopter flying hours and advanced search gear.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the best option against a team with Duke’s size and length is to take advantage of the scramble and the chaos.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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On the menu are a breakfast scramble, monte cristo sandwich, Easter omelette, strawberry spring salad and other brunch staples.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Scuttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttle. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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