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verb

ˈskər-ē How to pronounce scurry (audio)
Definition of scurrynext
as in to hurry
to proceed or move quickly everyone scurried back to work as soon as they had finished their lunch in the cafeteria

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scurry

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noun

as in scuttle

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Recent Examples of scurry
Verb
The cute animal, who was wearing a leash, was seen happily scurrying around the sandy coastline at sunset, while also taking a dip in the water, alongside Atkins' dog. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Before the show launches its sixth season later this year, Hoffman unpacked a scene in the season five opener that sets up the surprising mystery the podcasters scurry to solve. — Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Noun
Through it all, the Twins serve as bystanders, seemingly watching as Venus, Jupiter and Mercury scurry past them during the first three weeks of June. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 June 2026 Now under a hiatus from regulatory scrutiny, Bytedance has continued to ship a scurry of AI apps ranging from an AI coding tool to image and music generators, Forbes reported. — Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scurry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scurry
  1. hurry
  2. scuttle
  3. rush
  4. bustle
  5. fly
  6. scramble
  7. race
  8. stir
Verb
  • Locals and tourists hurried around the pavilions showcasing the best of each state and territory.
    — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026
  • But hurry, — the popular shade is selling out fast.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of hurry
Noun
  • Phorid flies, also known as scuttle flies, are tiny insects that are often mistaken for fruit flies.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026
  • No one knows for certain when Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and global singing star Taylor Swift will be married, but the scuttle about the ceremony taking place next week seems to be true.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Definition of scuttle
Verb
  • Many real texts from family members are short, rushed and a little messy.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Forwards' explosive movements cause hamstring and knee ligament injuries, including ACL tears, with high recurrence if recovery is rushed.
    — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of rush
Noun
  • Living your best SouthPark life Ultimately, leaning into SouthPark can be an evolution, one that trades off a bit of the city's hustle and bustle for a quieter presentation of urban life.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
  • Despite the desert views, Santa Fe’s plaza—with the hustle and bustle of its restaurants, as well as Indigenous artists selling their wares—is only two miles away, for the best of both worlds.
    — Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
Definition of bustle
Verb
  • Adeline André will close out the official calendar in Paris, on Thursday at 4pm, while a number of attendees will fly to Rome for the Fendi show that evening at the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • Norway and Brazil were locked in a tense, back-and-forth game Sunday, in the round of 16, until Haaland came flying in with that header to give Norway a 1-0 lead.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
Definition of fly
Noun
  • During a loose-ball scramble, Thomas struck Fever superstar Caitlin Clark in the throat with her fist.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • The ordinance marks a brief respite in the monthslong scramble to adapt to the broad changes brought by SB 79.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of scramble
Verb
  • In 2023, more than a decade after a experiencing season-ending racing injuries, Muniz decided to pursue his dream of NASCAR racing full-throttle and announced his return to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Ships raced through the night to reach New York Harbor, all trying to be first to dock at Ellis Island.
    — Albert Sun, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of race
Noun
  • Swift’s arrival at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium caused quite a stir there and around the country.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • There’s even Thai food ranging from curry dishes to basil stir fries.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Definition of stir

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