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
Merve Emre, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
On the pitch, TV crews are finishing their pre-game interviews, while in the tunnel, officials and club staff scuttle back and forth down the tight stretch of corridor that has hosted some of the game’s greatest players, from Dixie Dean to Pele.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
San Jose had scuttled through a winless June.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
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Verb
On its Wikipedia page, you’re shown an animation of it in which a crab scuttles across its surface.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
On the pitch, TV crews are finishing their pre-game interviews, while in the tunnel, officials and club staff scuttle back and forth down the tight stretch of corridor that has hosted some of the game’s greatest players, from Dixie Dean to Pele.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Noun
The game has been his passion since his earliest days, passed down by his father whose own dreams of playing were scuttled by an injury.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
San Jose had scuttled through a winless June.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuttle
Verb
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There were quick glimpses of a Monty Mole burrowing underground, Cheep Cheeps swimming in a stream and Toads scurrying around the castle.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The older dog is shown marching along, while the puppy scurries along, attempting to match its pace.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With a swish of a wand and stir of a cauldron, Practical Magic 2 has officially wrapped production, star Nicole Kidman announced today on Instagram.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The apples do release some juices, so give it a good stir before serving.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But a ship arrived and everyone hurried aboard without understanding a word of what the greeter was saying.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some people never even showed, despite me calling them repeatedly to hurry up.—
Jack Hargreaves,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This one has a V-neckline, a ruched waist, and three-quarter sleeves with flutter cuffs.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Right now, that home is with the Mahers at Somebody People, and wherever Monarch the pop-up flutters to next.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Panthers were always going to favor Jones and DJ Wonnum in a pass-rushing rotation.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Paramedics rushed him to the hospital.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Brides looking for a break from the bustle of downtown Nashville can head about 40 minutes south to Arrington Vineyards for wine tasting on a 95-acre property.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Retreat here to escape from the bustle of the city center without being too far from the action.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While some travelers choose to fly on Thanksgiving Day for lower prices and crowds, most leave at least a day early to avoid the risk of cancellations or delays upending their holiday plans.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Two games in, though, the Packers have passed both tests with flying colors.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The recent scramble around rare earth exports provides a sobering example of the risks.—
Fatih Birol,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The toe injury occurred when tackled on a scramble near the sideline two minutes before halftime, Shanahan said.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Scuttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttle. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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