as in scurried
to proceed or move quickly
mice scuttling across the barn floor to escape the cats
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Recent Examples of scuttled
Climate Central released a new version of the database yesterday, reproduced in full with new data collected since the project was scuttled.
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Christian Orozco, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
The dismissal of the wire fraud count could have scuttled that case.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
The moves scuttled negotiations for weeks before subsequent talks salvaged the fragile trade truce.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The 49ers were on the doorstep of their first touchdown until a fourth-and-goal attempt from the 1 was scuttled just before the fourth quarter.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
What — or who — comes next The same group of Upper Basin states that quashed Cooke's nomination also scuttled a pivotal tribal water settlement ratification in 2024.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
London was the original target for the second Sphere location, but those plans were scuttled in late 2023.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
His administration initially appeared near to an agreement in April, but the effort was scuttled by the announcement of reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including China.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
The workmen complied, and Faulí got down and scuttled through the opening.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Christian Orozco, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
The dismissal of the wire fraud count could have scuttled that case.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
The moves scuttled negotiations for weeks before subsequent talks salvaged the fragile trade truce.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The 49ers were on the doorstep of their first touchdown until a fourth-and-goal attempt from the 1 was scuttled just before the fourth quarter.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
What — or who — comes next The same group of Upper Basin states that quashed Cooke's nomination also scuttled a pivotal tribal water settlement ratification in 2024.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
London was the original target for the second Sphere location, but those plans were scuttled in late 2023.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
His administration initially appeared near to an agreement in April, but the effort was scuttled by the announcement of reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including China.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
The workmen complied, and Faulí got down and scuttled through the opening.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuttled
Verb
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The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Then, Olivia scurried off into an enclave off the side stage as Dylan and Daniella punched up into a high-octane, athletic routine.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As rain pattered against windows, and trees lining the streets swayed, flurries of urgent texts began ricocheting from one end of the neighborhood to the other, and panic set in as some residents put on their shoes and hurried out the door.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte, which has rarely utilized tempo this season, hurried to the line, and Loftis fired a ball between two wideouts, both running curls.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The video, which was sped up, showed both Archie and Lilibet in the background playing.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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Once enough cars have sped over these fissures, chunks begin breaking off to create those infamous potholes that pop tires and ruin shocks.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
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Brands raced to expand through new stores and soaring stock keeping units — using quantity as the main measure of success.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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When Quentin Grimes appeared to have an open fast-break dunk, González raced across the court to foul him at the rim.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Following the incident, bystanders rushed to assist the men, who were then taken to Enmore Regional Hospital.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Varsho trotted, the Rogers Centre erupted – and the fans kept partying on the club level well past midnight.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Just as Tommy Fleetwood was preparing to putt on the green at the par-5 18th hole, a collared four-legged visitor trotted onto the fairway.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, Paul drove to a bar and took shots with Connor, according to surveillance video from the bar obtained by Greenville News.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Martinezes drove up from Miami to welcome their new baby to the family.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There is a possibility that their romance has traveled off-screen.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, King traveled to space on a Blue Origin flight alongside a crew of all female astronauts, including Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez and others.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Scuttled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttled. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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