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as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
rustled around enthusiastically on the morning of the big trip
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Recent Examples of rustle
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Keep your eyes peeled for evidence of nesting, such as shredded materials like paper and insulation, as well as rustling sounds in the walls.
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 May 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Dec. 2025
Birds call through the canopy, leaves rustle, and insects hum songs underneath sacred stillness.
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Natalie Preddie,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Nicole says high beef prices along with lax rustling laws in neighboring states are why Colorado cattle are prime targets for theft.
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Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Keep your eyes peeled for evidence of nesting, such as shredded materials like paper and insulation, as well as rustling sounds in the walls.
—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 May 2026
Noun
Guests linger over breakfast beneath umbrellas or with a book by the water, interrupted only by the rustle of palms.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Dec. 2025
Birds call through the canopy, leaves rustle, and insects hum songs underneath sacred stillness.
—
Natalie Preddie,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rustle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rustle
Verb
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Hitting just below the knee or grazing the shin, the midi strikes the ideal balance of everyday ease and effortless polish.
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Yet movies matter as an art form because the best ones graze our souls.
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Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.
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This lakeside meal tops things off with ice cream sandwiches, a classic dessert for scurrying around the dock, deck, and everywhere in between.
Verb
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The tang of the sauce was eye-widening and immediate, crackling with the bright, citrusy charge of tomatillos and serrano chiles.
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Fireworks might have additional whistling, crackling or hissing sounds.
Noun
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Test your knowledge of cruise controversies, wedding whispers and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.
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Sleep in peace with this tower fan, which is whisper-quiet at 25 decibels.
Verb
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Locals and tourists hurried around the pavilions showcasing the best of each state and territory.
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But hurry, — the popular shade is selling out fast.
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Now with this loss, Scotland will finish third in their group and have to hope that the third-place teams in other groups have a worse goal differential to squeak their way in.
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Scotland has three points from its opening win over Haiti, and even with a 3-0 loss to Brazil could squeak in, depending on the results of the remaining group stage games.
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In the first few minutes, the jeers were murmurs that faded into the overall atmosphere in the stands.
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The crowd of supporters didn't cheer, exactly – rather, a murmur ran through the crowd.
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Do not rush to defend yourself if someone misunderstands your tone.
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Supporters — many of them wearing Colombia’s yellow and red colors — rushed the gates at the home stadium of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, leaving fans terrified and bloodied as security struggled to contain the rush.
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“Rustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rustle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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