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
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Amid the hustle and bustle of starring on the longest-running primetime medical drama in history, hosting a podcast and raising two children, Camilla Luddington knows the importance of finding love in the little moments.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
Wolf Run is bustling with even more excitement with 15 new spec homes available for purchase at various stages of completion and the construction of the amenity center.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Set in the fictional White Lotus locale in Koh Samui, Thailand, a group of disparate American travelers attempt to find solace — or escape — in a lux wellness retreat removed from technology and the bustle of their daily lives.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Amid the hustle and bustle of starring on the longest-running primetime medical drama in history, hosting a podcast and raising two children, Camilla Luddington knows the importance of finding love in the little moments.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Blues Brothers bustled through two more songs (three total — just like Chalamet).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
Wolf Run is bustling with even more excitement with 15 new spec homes available for purchase at various stages of completion and the construction of the amenity center.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bustle
Noun
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The commotion prompted House Speaker Mike Johnson to pound his gavel, warn Green to sit down and eventually have the lawmaker removed by the sergeant at arms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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The commotion continued for Saldaña, Brody (snagging his second Best Actor win) and Madison, who was met with congratulations at every turn.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Recycled beads turn into jewelry bursting with color.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Plant these flowers from seed to have a garden bursting with color.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Three days later, the infant was rushed into emergency surgery as blood and fluid continued to pool inside his brain.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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Medics rushed the man to a hospital in an ambulance.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Drinks Limit liquids at least one to two hours before bed to prevent sleep disturbances.—
Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Over time, this can lead to constant fatigue, loss of motivation and even physical symptoms like headaches or sleep disturbances.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Mercury will also activate this area of your chart as of March 3, so your mind will be buzzing with ideas.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The legendary fashion tea began nearly two decades ago at the Berkeley Hotel in London and lands in Los Angeles in the heart of awards season, when the city is already buzzing with red carpet excitement.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But hurry, as popular styles are already selling out.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Anula hurried across the courtyard, passing the vast garden that curled around the administrative buildings, and skidded to a stop outside the concubine estate.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Celebrities excluded from the Oscars In Memoriam tribute is causing a stir online.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The $400 million item in the procurement document caused a stir.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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At the plate: The Rockies offense was humming from the get-go against former Colorado southpaw Tyler Anderson, who gave up four runs in two-plus innings.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2025
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While [director] Garry [Brown] is [humming the S.W.A.T. opening theme]….—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Bustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bustle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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