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verb

present participle of scurry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scurrying
Adjective
  • Yet these numbers also raise serious questions about the sustainability of such rapid token creation and the implications for investors drawn into what essentially amounts to a high-stakes lottery.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
  • With Cash App monthly active users stagnating at 57 million for the last few quarters, the company is focused on engagement rather than rapid user acquisition.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Related article Mac McClung makes Slam Dunk contest history during All-Star weekend With LeBron James pulling out of the game due to lingering injuries, Curry opened the championship game by scoring a running three-pointer, drawing cheers from the Chase Center fans.
    Homero De la Fuente, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
  • With Keys serving at 5-all, Swiatek hit a running forehand winner off a drop shot at 30-40 to take a 6-5 lead.
    Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Flexibility enables swift adjustments to changing circumstances, ensuring continuity and competitiveness.
    Jochen Schwenk, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The reaction from some prominent Trump supporters on social media to the document release, particularly the lack of new information, was swift and damning, with lots of criticism for the right-wing influencers involved — but much of the opprobrium reserved for Bondi.
    Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.
    Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Wonder plant and insect camera Bird Buddy is moving on to smaller flying creatures of the outdoors.
    Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.
    Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The Potential Impact On The Renewable Energy Sector A hasty reduction in corporate tax rates could derail the administration’s broader economic agenda by limiting investments in renewable energy, a sector pivotal to U.S. energy dominance.
    George Strobel, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Chicago taxpayers are once again being asked to shoulder the burden of an increase in debt and hasty decision-making.
    George Cardenas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Current funding landscape Investments from private companies globally have increased – these will likely continue to be an important factor driving fusion research forward.
    Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Sustained powerful winds reaching nearly 100 miles per hour are driving fast-moving wildfires near Los Angeles, spewing smoke, destroying homes, closing roads, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees, among other things, the right to a speedy and public trial.
    Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
  • First, the Moto G Power 5G (2024) Android phone is speedy in its class, has a long-lasting battery, and even supports wireless charging—now for 40% off.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Scurrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scurrying. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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