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as in busy
involved in often constant activity
a bustling greeter was there to welcome guests to the grand opening
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
a bustling shopping center during the Christmas season
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as in bursting
to be copiously supplied
on Saturdays the city's downtown bustles with activity as a farmers' market sets up shop
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as in travelling
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 bustling
Alison Herman, Variety, 11 July 2025
Swannanoa still reeling In Swannanoa, just a few miles from Asheville’s cobblestone streets and Black Mountain’s bustling breweries, piles of debris and ramshackle homes still line the roads.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2025
The room resembles the dwellings of so many young people living in the expensive and bustling city.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
The charming and historic neighborhood was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985 but remains a buzzing and bustling hub for residents and visitors alike, with plenty of bars, restaurants and shops to visit when artists aren't onstage at the festival.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 14 July 2025
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The pivot from icy upstate to the bustling city, like the move from South Florida to the Northeast before it, can’t provide the fresh start most relocations are chasing.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 11 July 2025
Swannanoa still reeling In Swannanoa, just a few miles from Asheville’s cobblestone streets and Black Mountain’s bustling breweries, piles of debris and ramshackle homes still line the roads.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2025
The room resembles the dwellings of so many young people living in the expensive and bustling city.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
The charming and historic neighborhood was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985 but remains a buzzing and bustling hub for residents and visitors alike, with plenty of bars, restaurants and shops to visit when artists aren't onstage at the festival.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustling
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This week is the second busiest of the second-quarter earnings season, with 124 S&P 500 companies scheduled to report.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The European Union has also been busy on the travel fee front, recently raising its upcoming European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) fee from 7 to 20 euros (about $23).—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At one point Harry Maguire tried to inject urgency, bursting forward with the ball and urging Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot to run ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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An intellectually dense film bursting with ideas, some of them contradictory, some troubling, all of them provocative.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2024
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Pick use cases where the data exists, teams are engaged and success can scale.—
Karan Jain,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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According to Adam Jude of the Seattle Times, the Mariners plan to remain engaged with the Diamondbacks on a potential Suarez trade. Source: Even after acquiring Naylor, Mariners plan to remain engaged with the D'backs on a potential reunion with Eugenio Suarez.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Columbus is regarded for its vibrant arts, culture and food scene, and ex-Hoosiers apparently want a piece of that.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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Two hundred years later, Carl’s Drug Store is still a vibrant part of the community.—
Shawn Hardy,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The 12-year-old gets the award for most diligent gardener.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Bowen plays the diligent pro golf tour director of public relations and Happy’s kind, caring love interest Virginia Venit.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Although television viewership has declined, the wrestling industry today is financially thriving due to revenue streams such as media rights deals, sponsorships, and live events.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Far from the central city of Bari, and challenging to maintain, even those that remained farms were no longer independent and thriving communities.—
Aileen Weintraub,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Develop Personal Relations Through Storytelling In a crowded digital world, the key to genuine volunteer recruitment is building personal relationships and sharing purposeful stories.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Two incumbents, a former city councilwoman and five others make up a crowded list of candidates vying for at-large seats on the Detroit City Council in the primary.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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“Bustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustling. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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