as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
mice scuttling across the barn floor to escape the cats
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Recent Examples of scuttle
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Once provided, there are fewer ways in which the program might be scuttled by the incoming presidential administration.
—Tracey Tully, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Between the curb and façade, a familiar sidewalk scuttle defined the scene as an NYC film shoot.
—Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The plan was ultimately scuttled, the lawsuit says, when Sheel and her attorney confronted Bob and Matt after being repeatedly denied information about the transaction.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Once provided, there are fewer ways in which the program might be scuttled by the incoming presidential administration.
—Tracey Tully, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
California is prepared to offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration scuttles the federal EV tax credit, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Between the curb and façade, a familiar sidewalk scuttle defined the scene as an NYC film shoot.
—Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
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In the first period, after Victor Hedman whiffed on an offensive-zone shot, Poitras scurried off with Frederic for a two-on-one rush.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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The animal scurried underneath the gate, where Colvin scooped him into his arms.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza also created a stir about whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should attend or not.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Europe wasn’t the only place where beauty IPOs created a stir in 2024.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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As the fire roared down a hillside toward their Altadena home, Vanessa Prata and her parents hurried to pack their car.—
Gene Johnson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
12 Jan. 2025
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An aggressive front will hurry Allen in the hopes of avoiding a shootout.—
The Athletic,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The papery flutter of bats’ wings echoed through the gloom.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The collection pairs with Pulitzer’s flutter hearts print and whimsical Resort Collection designs.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Hed warns that rushing into adoption without proper safeguards could backfire.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Combining passing and rushing statistics for a quarterback isn’t easy.—
Harry Enten,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Staying at Wildflower feels like being transported to an otherworldly, slower pace—far from the hustle and bustle of NYC.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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And speaking of bustles, there was another one on Lara Trump’s strapless carnelian gown, which matched the gems at her neck.—
Vanessa Friedman,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Foster, fascinated by machines—and perhaps most appreciative of other people when they’re seen from an L. S. Lowry-like distance—had taken to flying gliders, and then planes.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Editors are awash with clients and premium microphones are flying off the shelves.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The collapse triggered a scramble to determine whether Florida’s coastal buildings were safe, followed by new legislation to mandate more frequent inspections and funding for structural fixes.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
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Some are 'making people multi-millionaires' Trump’s funding freeze causes scramble in CT.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Scuttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttle. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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