as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
mice scuttling across the barn floor to escape the cats
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Recent Examples of scuttle
Eddie Pells, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
An attempt to shave some responsibility off his plate, by holding him off the penalty kill, was scuttled when that unit struggled.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Between the curb and façade, a familiar sidewalk scuttle defined the scene as an NYC film shoot.
—Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The issue, while daunting, should not be enough to scuttle approval of the settlement, Kessler said.
—Eddie Pells, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
An attempt to shave some responsibility off his plate, by holding him off the penalty kill, was scuttled when that unit struggled.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
California is prepared to offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration scuttles the federal EV tax credit, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Between the curb and façade, a familiar sidewalk scuttle defined the scene as an NYC film shoot.
—Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuttle
Verb
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And as the pay has shrunk, RSNs and their team and league partners are now scurrying to at least get more eyeballs.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Rats scurry across the halls, smuggled in inadvertently between the folds of a homeless man’s clothes.—
Inkoo Kang,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Celebrities excluded from the Oscars In Memoriam tribute is causing a stir online.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The $400 million item in the procurement document caused a stir.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But hurry, as popular styles are already selling out.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Anula hurried across the courtyard, passing the vast garden that curled around the administrative buildings, and skidded to a stop outside the concubine estate.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Engineers also tested and modified the flutter excitation system, which intentionally vibrates the aircraft to assess its structural response.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
8 Feb. 2025
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The European flag flutters next to the headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on April 11, 2024, ahead of an ECB press conference on Eurozone monetary policy.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Three days later, the infant was rushed into emergency surgery as blood and fluid continued to pool inside his brain.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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Chinese exporters have been rushing to front-load outbound shipments since late last year on anticipation of more tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The apartments have been designed to offer residents a tranquil and calming environment; a relaxing haven away from the hustle and bustle of New York City.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Despite its proximity to the lively Brick Lane, the bar has an intimate atmosphere and offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Jack then tells Portia to not return to the White Lotus and wait for Tanya and to go to the airport and fly home instead.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
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Its feathers confirmed its ability to fly, albeit not with the grace of modern birds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Gene Hackman’s death caused a scramble over the weekend — his and his wife’s deaths had been discovered on Feb. 27.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s now infamous phone call with Vladimir Putin was still three days away, to say nothing of the diplomatic scramble that followed and is still playing out.—
Michael Holtz,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Scuttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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