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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Recent Examples of scurry
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
But overall trade also slowed, with U.S. companies scurrying to file for tariff exemptions and trying to curry favor with his administration for relief.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Movement inside the vehicle sends them screaming and scurrying out of frame.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Guillermo quips as the children scurry away in excitement.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Conditions were so poor that fly excrement and cobwebs covered the home’s walls and ceilings and investigators found rats freely scurrying into the broken walls and floors.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
But overall trade also slowed, with U.S. companies scurrying to file for tariff exemptions and trying to curry favor with his administration for relief.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Movement inside the vehicle sends them screaming and scurrying out of frame.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Guillermo quips as the children scurry away in excitement.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scurry
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This past weekend, families, dragging wheelie bags and carrying blankets, were hurrying in both directions.Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kraven the Hunter couldn’t be hurried along in reshoots and rewrites.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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And the industry scuttle was that Soto may have blown his best chance to make record-breaking money.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately for us, Rogie Vachon’s surprise election after three decades of eligibility scuttles that.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
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Seattle scored over 20 points for the first time since Week 7 and rushed for a season-high 176 yards, led by Charbonnet, who had a career-high 134 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns starting in place of Kenneth Walker III (calf).Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hodge rushed for four touchdowns and also passed for 225 yards and two scores as Christian Academy beat Union County 42-21 in the Class 3A championship game.Rich Barak, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2024
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With the spirit of the holiday season right around the corner but planning still in the works, now is the time before the hustle and bustle of festivities to look closely at items and areas of our homes that need a refresh.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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Known for its breathtaking, kilometer-long beach of golden sand, Porto Santo offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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And didn't realize that their seven children were going to be traumatized into the therapist's couch for 10 years over the flying monkeys and the witch.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the winds howl, the snow flies and the temperatures drop, the National Weather Service issues various levels of alerts for wintry weather.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Lined up on the right side from the Saints’ 16, McLaurin ran a quick out, only to recognize that the play had turned into a scramble drill with Daniels headed toward the left sideline.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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But as Syria grapples with a new government and scrambles for new allies, the careful but charismatic fighter's extremist past casts a shadow over his future.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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He was called up after Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to Philadelphia and raced to Columbus the next morning for practice.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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But Manchin raced across town from a previous engagement to deliver the fatal blow, 50-49.Axios, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback walked back his comments about wanting Arch to play for the Cowboys on Wednesday after causing a stir on social media.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The stunt caused a stir, a news cycle, and, ultimately, a settlement.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Scurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scurry. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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