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
Fireflies danced around us in the night, and chunky redheaded agama lizards scuttled along the walls.
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Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
For more than two years, plans to return to Niger were scuttled by the pandemic.
—Paul C. Sereno, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
And, of course, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby could be available again after his trade to the Ravens was scuttled due to an issue with his physical.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
And straddling it were the Mexicans and the gringos, like two children, eyes shut, their backs to each other, while the Apaches scuttled back and forth between their legs, not sure where to go with strangers bubbling up everywhere, filling their lands.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
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
The league and its union couldn’t reach an agreement on a 2020 event, and the 2024 plans were scuttled during to complications surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Other deals have been announced but not finalized, though buyers scuttled sales in eight locations.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
For more than two years, plans to return to Niger were scuttled by the pandemic.
—Paul C. Sereno, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
And, of course, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby could be available again after his trade to the Ravens was scuttled due to an issue with his physical.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
And straddling it were the Mexicans and the gringos, like two children, eyes shut, their backs to each other, while the Apaches scuttled back and forth between their legs, not sure where to go with strangers bubbling up everywhere, filling their lands.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
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
The league and its union couldn’t reach an agreement on a 2020 event, and the 2024 plans were scuttled during to complications surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Other deals have been announced but not finalized, though buyers scuttled sales in eight locations.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuttled
Verb
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With Game 3 of the World Series underway at Dodger Stadium last October, a few folks scurried across a pedestrian bridge with LED lights and blue glow sticks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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When Clark’s tooth went flying late in the game, members of the UCLA staff scurried around to try and find it.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
21 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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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
Verb
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Remedios, who was driving at 81 mph in a 40 mph zone, sped through a red light, according to his arrest report.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Last week a 7-ton meteor sped across the Ohio sky in a fireball that could be seen from several states away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Alabama raced out to a 24-point halftime lead en route to a 90-65 win over Texas Tech in the second round.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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China's cyberspace regulator has raced to regulate the rapidly growing field in recent years, but struggled to stay ahead of a technology that is advancing faster than the rules designed to govern it.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Child injured in shooting Police said a bullet struck the child in his right leg, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Medics rushed the child to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in stable condition.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The news of potential negotiations drove down the price of oil.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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An officer of the Alvarado Police Department drove up, got out of his car, and drew his weapon.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chelly the German Shepherd trotted into the clearing and stood at attention, ears alert and straining on her leash.—
Liz Teitz,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Harper slowly trotted around the bases and took time at third to salute coach Dino Ebel.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of those bullets traveled into Minugh's home.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Flanagan traveled to postwar Japan to help develop a child welfare program.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scuttled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttled. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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