as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity
I couldn't concentrate in all the bustle of the student lounge
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as in scurries
to proceed or move quickly
the hostess bustled about, taking care of last-minute preparations for the party
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Recent Examples of bustles
Megan Sauer, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Often an aunt bustles in and replaces a dead mother.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Vercors Regional Natural Park is on the village’s doorstep and the whole place bustles with performers, music, shows and stalls for the medieval festival held each year in the first week of August.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Here, in the very same county where Atlanta bustles 29 miles south, small town life is an escape from urbanism.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Temporary and permanent business closures across Minneapolis Ordinarily on weekends, Midtown Global Market bustles with live music, laughing children and a diverse array of businesses, says González.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Often an aunt bustles in and replaces a dead mother.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Vercors Regional Natural Park is on the village’s doorstep and the whole place bustles with performers, music, shows and stalls for the medieval festival held each year in the first week of August.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Here, in the very same county where Atlanta bustles 29 miles south, small town life is an escape from urbanism.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustles
Noun
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Mexico expects millions of international visitors during the World Cup, raising concerns around crowd control, unauthorized drone activity, and rapid response to disturbances.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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They’ve been known to cause electromagnetic disturbances on the earth, such as with radio and satellite communications and power line transmissions.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The 60-year immigration bubble finally bursts.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Once a cushioned conduit to the other side, the casket now bursts with the wisdom of a life lived outside the box.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Bridgerton fans can spot the Old Royal Naval College mostly throughout season 2, like when a paperboy scurries across the grounds to deliver the latest gossip from Lady Whistledown in the first episode.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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This hotel buzzes with young style- and budget-conscious travelers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Getty Images Of the nine players in the Rays’ batting order Opening Day 2025 against the visiting Rockies, only four remain with the club less than one month before Charlotte Sports Park buzzes with activity that signals the start of spring training.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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New England Patriots' safety Craig Woodson rushes Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III on Sunday.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Walker ranks top 10 in both yards per carry and rushes of 10-plus yards in the red zone, according to NGS.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even in his stillest moments, Reilly hums with the restlessness of a jazz explorer.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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San Francisco’s rooftop bars deliver a heady blend of skyline drama and cocktail craft—Starlite brings its storied perch back to life with Art Deco shimmer and late‑night DJ sets, while Cavaña hums with Latin spirits and sweeping Bay Bridge views.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Nix almost always hurries his throws when a blitz comes Harvey’s way, regardless of whether the rookie RB picks it up capably or not.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Dec. 2025
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Each tale abounds with existential questions and turns the familiar eerie.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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Evidence abounds that public schools are in decline, both in outcomes and student enrollment.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Bustles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustles. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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