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
James G. Stavridis, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2020
The movement of cloud silhouettes scudding across the floor of a distant valley tracks the cumulus shapes racing across the dome of sky.
—Guy Trebay, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2018
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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
The ship’s days could be relatively routine for long stretches, but extreme vigilance was required while watching the distant horizon where the sky met the sea under the low, gray, scudding clouds.
—James G. Stavridis, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2020
The movement of cloud silhouettes scudding across the floor of a distant valley tracks the cumulus shapes racing across the dome of sky.
—Guy Trebay, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scud
Noun
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An Idaho Supreme Court ruling against the construction of a new location for Boise’s Interfaith Sanctuary came as a blow, said Executive Director Jodi Peterson-Stigers.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Feb. 2025
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The terminations would be a major blow to the historic independence of the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency and would reflect Trump’s determination to bend the law enforcement and intelligence community to his will.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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During the Camp David negotiations, an impasse threatened to scuttle the entire process.—
Penny Abeywardena,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Capuchin monkeys patrolled the canopy, which climbed as high as 130 feet, and crabs the color of traffic cones scuttled over roots.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Wind Advisory The NWS forecasts sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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On top of that, the powerful Santa Ana winds brought gusts above 80 miles per hour.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In the first period, after Victor Hedman whiffed on an offensive-zone shot, Poitras scurried off with Frederic for a two-on-one rush.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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The animal scurried underneath the gate, where Colvin scooped him into his arms.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Attending this year’s big game should be a breeze by comparison.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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At just under 10 pounds, this one is shockingly light, so transporting it around my kitchen has been a breeze.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Easing out of Glasgow Central station, the Glasgow-to-Mallaig line follows the mighty River Clyde before darting into the wild glens of Loch Lomond.—
James March,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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Introducing the Defender Octa By Eileen Falkenberg-Hull Senior Editor, Autos 0 The barren African landscape, darted far more frequently by sharp rocks marking cliff edges on a one-and-a-half-lane-wide road than people or animals, may, on the surface, be a weird place to see the future of Defender.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Church Street visionary Bob Snow has died at age 82 Trump considers ending FEMA, let states deal with ‘the tornadoes and the hurricanes’ Maxwell Frost slams Trump shutdown of Gun Violence Prevention office Maxwell Frost slams Trump shutdown of Gun Violence Prevention office Snow in Florida?—
Buddy Collings,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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Along the way, there are stops at the legendary studio-trashing tornado unleashed by John Belushi favorites hardcore punk madmen Fear, as well as Ashlee Simpson’s 2004 lip synch fiasco.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, Baltimore answered right back, as Henry scampered for a 44-yard score.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Visitors have the opportunity to spot a variety of diverse wildlife on the sandstone and limestone cliffs, from scampering foxes to nesting birds to fig trees, caper bushes, and acanthus — this iconic plant's jagged leaves can often be found carved atop Greece’s ubiquitous Corinthian columns.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Scud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scud. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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