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noun

as in wrecking

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verb

present participle of scuttle
as in scurrying
to proceed or move quickly mice scuttling across the barn floor to escape the cats

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Recent Examples of scuttling
Verb
In fall, frosty whitecaps splash along the Lake Erie shore, sending visitors scuttling inland just in time for leaf peeping and wine tasting. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026 That resulted in Assembly Democrats scuttling all of it on the session’s last day. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The Supreme Court handed Republican campaign arms a significant campaign finance victory on Friday, scuttling an effort by Democrats to slash the GOP’s cash advantage in the midterm elections. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026 Each morning, Italian fishermen unload crates of scuttling crabs from the backs of their cars and trucks, 100-150 kilograms (up to 330 pounds) at a time. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 Afternoon storms gather steam on a dime, scuttling picnic plans. — Sharmistha Jha, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026 After scuttling its costly standalone streaming product CNN+, the network last year introduced a paywall for much of its reporting. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Being blamed for Japan’s next recession or scuttling the Nikkei 225 Stock Average’s greatest bull run since the 1980s is the last thing Team Ueda wants. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The court complaint against the utilities commission and the California Attorney General’s office asks for a court order declaring that California cannot stop AT&T from scuttling landlines. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuttling
  1. wrecking
  2. scurrying
  3. hurrying
  4. rushing
  5. flying
  6. speeding
  7. racing
  8. traveling
Noun
  • At least, there was a lot less wrecking.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The Ravens haven’t really had that game-wrecking pass rusher since Terrell Suggs was in his prime.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Definition of wrecking
Verb
  • During the friendship arc, fans can see Hawkins High School, while in a darker moment, windows will be illuminated with the images of scurrying rats.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Hikers often spot these charismatic creatures perched on boulders or scurrying through wildflowers.
    — Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of scurrying
Verb
  • Before hurrying away from his tent on the beach, Saleh was asked what would happen if US support never came.
    — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Corle continued flagging and minutes later McCoy was back on the trail, hurrying to catch up.
    — Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hurrying
Verb
  • The rushing attack especially is rolling, with 10 touchdowns and almost 500 yards through two games.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Saquon Barkley got half of his 83 yards rushing on a 42-yeard carry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rushing
Verb
  • The other seats are all chained to the table for when Carrie sends everything in the room flying.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In 1983, the 12m yacht Azzurra — flying the YCCS burgee — represented Italy for the first time in the long history of the America’s Cup, the oldest sports trophy in international sport, finishing third in the challenger series at its first attempt.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of flying
Verb
  • During the chase, Gonzaba hit an electrical transformer and then drove onto the boardwalk from Pacific Beach Drive, speeding near pedestrians, according to the release.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The company is speeding up innovation, expanding into newer channels like Amazon, TikTok Shop and Sephora, putting more money behind its brands and cutting costs.
    — Stephanie Link, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of speeding
Verb
  • Tech companies are racing to develop and train elder care robots to handle tasks ranging from giving massages to playing chess.
    — HUIYEE CHIEW AND LYRIC LI THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • As the rapid development of artificial intelligence sparks renewed debate about its risks, the United States and China keep racing to build increasingly powerful models.
    — Chan Ho-Him, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of racing
Verb
  • People traveling with family (or a lot of luggage) will appreciate the generous wardrobe and shelf space, with enough room to store your suitcases and keep the room uncluttered.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • However, the Daily Mail reported that on Monday a truck carrying copies was travelling between a printing plant and a warehouse in the Netherlands when it was intercepted while parked in a lay-by, with four copies of the book mysteriously stolen.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of traveling

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“Scuttling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttling. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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