as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
I couldn't concentrate in all the bustle of the student lounge
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as in to rush
to proceed or move quickly
the hostess bustled about, taking care of last-minute preparations for the party
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Recent Examples of bustle
Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
Then again, hanging out in this comfy chair, anonymously watching the bustle of her native city pass by is pretty cool too.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
The couple made new memories in their fairytale home, enjoying the bustling farmer’s market and the close-by trails of Echo Mountain together.
—Keyaira Kelly, refinery29.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Regenerative braking makes a significant contribution to the overall efficiency of electrified vehicles and is designed for the hustle and bustle of city streets.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
Then again, hanging out in this comfy chair, anonymously watching the bustle of her native city pass by is pretty cool too.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Even during the peak of the pandemic, the hotel’s sister property, the 82-room Bulgari Hotel, Shanghai, was bustling with local customers, general manager Matthias Terrettaz says.
—Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
The couple made new memories in their fairytale home, enjoying the bustling farmer’s market and the close-by trails of Echo Mountain together.
—Keyaira Kelly, refinery29.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustle
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In the security footage, which amassed over 1.2 million views, one cat ran up the stairs frightened after hearing a commotion coming in the closet under the stairs.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Individual pregame warmups wrap up and a certain member of the Charlotte Hornets exits the court heading toward the tunnel, causing a commotion among throngs of onlookers hoping for a keepsake signature or snapshot.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2025
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Of course, on this sunny Sunday about a month ago, there was no flying gravel, no bursting tires or broken axles, and certainly nobody exceeding the 30 mph speed limit.—
Eric Duvall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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The pipeline bursting is the latest painful incident in a city with a long history of infrastructure problems.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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As gunshots rained down and throngs of terrified parade-goers ran in all directions, Dr. David Baum rushed to render aid.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Harris has four straight years of 17 starts and 1,000 rushing yards to open his career.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Throughout the day, police officers had to also address other disturbances, such as fights among the crowd, people climbing vehicles and medical emergencies.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Another disturbance in the atmosphere will move through the area Tuesday, which could produce another round of measurable snow, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
12 Feb. 2025
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American Maverick McNealy generated some Ryder Cup buzz for himself with eight birdies in his first 11 holes to take an early lead.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Our suite was tucked in the neighboring cove, within earshot of the buzzing beach clubs.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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Georginio Rutter hurried back from hernia surgery to start.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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These deals won't be around forever, so hurry up and add these to your cart!—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
7 Feb. 2025
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The second report, released in December by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, caused a stir in the research and temperance communities.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Believe us, Ashlee Simpson’s lip-sync disaster caused quite a stir at the time.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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Not so long ago, Tom Izzo and John Beilein had the rivalry humming, which made Michigan’s recent downturn even starker.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Every hallway hums with reggae, dancehall, lover rock and soca playing through the intercoms, setting the tone for a journey through decades of unforgettable music.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Bustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustle. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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