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as in rush
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the holiday season
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
with his characteristic hustle, he had all the plans for the conference lined up in a matter of days
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as in scam
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
a clever hustle that tricked people into revealing their bank account information
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as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
everyone really hustled to get the project finished on schedule
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
we'd better hustle, or we'll miss the train
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as in to pluck
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
a swindler who hustled cashiers by getting them all confused while they were making change
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Recent Examples of hustle
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
The Day of the Dozens isn't just about free doughnuts—in a season filled with the hustle and bustle, a warm, sugary treat can remind us what the holidays are about connection, generosity, and the small pleasures that make the season shine.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Cj Moore, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
For the 456, Ferrari bestowed it with a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 that made 436 horsepower and more than 400 lb-ft of torque, which is more than adequate for hustling across the continent.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Avoid Hiding Gifts Having multiple places for gifts can get confusing in the hustle and bustle of daily life.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
The Day of the Dozens isn't just about free doughnuts—in a season filled with the hustle and bustle, a warm, sugary treat can remind us what the holidays are about connection, generosity, and the small pleasures that make the season shine.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Sampson and his grandchildren hustled over to the Fertita Center for what felt like a reunion.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
For the 456, Ferrari bestowed it with a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 that made 436 horsepower and more than 400 lb-ft of torque, which is more than adequate for hustling across the continent.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustle
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This timing begs the question: If these new rules go into effect more than two years from now, what’s the rush in jumping on the compliance requirements now?Jim DeLoach, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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But there’s always a little bit of an adrenaline rush.Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024
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Married to her husband for seven years, Kristyn balances her professional ambitions and family life with enthusiasm and determination.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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To fight to make sure everyone has a fair shot to pursue their ambitions.Molly Nagle, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Life advice Olivier Morin/AFP via Getty Images Fraudsters are improving their scams with the help of artificial intelligence.Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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Some scams are done via hardware, while others can be done online.Marley Malenfant, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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But Shields has struggled to earn close to what her male counterparts make.Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Saints struggled without Kamara and Carr.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The town, which only has one stoplight, opted to not put a speeding camera in that area.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Currently, physicians can spend hours getting up to speed on a patient's history and care status, especially for new patients.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Idiosyncratic boutique hotels are sprouting up, too, complete with creature comforts and artwork plucked from booming art scenes.Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
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Trump is plucking several House lawmakers to serve in his administration, creating vacancies that will be filled in April or beyond.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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On a recent night, the Syrian American activist is in a hurry to get on the road.Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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That salary could triple in a hurry once the pitcher becomes eligible for arbitration.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Many countries today do not need to be cajoled by Trump’s negotiators to align with U.S. de-risking initiatives; China’s economic slowdown and rising national security concerns about reliance on Chinese-centric supply chains provide incentive enough.Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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The success of these initiatives hinges on one critical factor: clean, reliable data.Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Hustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustle. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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