as in blow
a sudden brief rush of wind
a cold scud sent leaves skittering down from the trees
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Recent Examples of scud
Cynthia Zarin, The New York Review of Books, 29 June 2023
Block’s fans and peers observed him scud around the reaper’s blade at 110 mph ...
—Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 7 Jan. 2023
Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
The streets are so quiet that a plastic cup scudding across the pavement sounds like thunder.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Pink scud clouds over the bridges, Vauxhall, Lambeth, Battersea, spider-work.
—Cynthia Zarin, The New York Review of Books, 29 June 2023
Block’s fans and peers observed him scud around the reaper’s blade at 110 mph ...
—Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 7 Jan. 2023
Verb
Banks of clouds scudded away across the grasslands toward the Gulf of Mexico.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
The streets are so quiet that a plastic cup scudding across the pavement sounds like thunder.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scud
Noun
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Aaron Gordon reinjured his right hamstring late in the first half, the latest blow to a Nuggets team that has been inching closer to full health.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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That was a blow to a Red Sox team that struggled to score runs during its three-game loss to the Yankees in their Wild Card series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Several other council members expressed disappointment in the decision to scuttle the underpass project, which was first conceived 30 years ago as part of the city’s comprehensive plan.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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The host in 2022 was working on a weekly talk show for CNN+, a streaming service that was quickly scuttled after its launch.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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West winds of 5-11 mph with gusts as high as 24 mph become calm in the evening.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Age has brought thoughts of conservatism scurrying into the back of his mind.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cluttered Counters Make meal prep and clean up a breeze by keeping your counters streamlined, not filled to the max with appliances and canisters and the like.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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However, there won't be as much of a breeze.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Chirring insects, cool eels, darting dice snakes in the Volga delta.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The footage ends as the officer glances back toward the bench where the suspect was supposed to be handcuffed, before giving chase, with two other officers quickly darting out from behind the reception desk to join her.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As the film opens, Jaime is out saving the world — that’s literally her job as a disaster relief worker — cleaning up after a tornado in neighboring Mississippi.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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In addition, for those who were impacted by a disaster that caused extension damage such as a flood, wildfire, tornado or ice storm may request an extension part of the disaster relief.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After Carson Beck scampered for a score with 18 seconds left, Ole Miss had one last miraculous effort as Trinidad Chambliss threw a deep ball into the end zone.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the second half, there was a carbon copy of the same move, when Leno again aimed straight down the middle of the pitch to Wilson, with substitute Jorrel Hato scampering back to avoid further embarrassment.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Scud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scud. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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