SCUD Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of scud

as in blow

a sudden brief rush of wind a cold scud sent leaves skittering down from the trees

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verb

as in to scuttle

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Recent Examples of scud

Noun

Likewise, tiny freshwater shrimp called scuds provide another winter food source. — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 2 Nov. 2023 In low, clear water when trout are spooky, a bait presented on a dry fly or scud hook will drift more naturally with the current and that can mean the difference between a take and a pass. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2024

Verb

Banks of clouds scudded away across the grasslands toward the Gulf of Mexico. — Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025 The streets are so quiet that a plastic cup scudding across the pavement sounds like thunder. — Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scud

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Noun

Vingegaard’s victory at the Giro d’Italia in May, allied with Wout Van Aert’s cathartic win at Paris-Roubaix, has delivered two key objectives but the surprise departure of head of racing Grischa Niermann to Lidl-Trek was a blow.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026

Definition of blow

Verb

The idea is to allow for accidents, miscommunications or misunderstandings that the participants agree should not scuttle talks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
The 6-foot-1 catcher is having a fine bounce-back season after a stress reaction in his back scuttled most of 2025.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026

Definition of scuttle

Noun

More than 75 million were in the threat zone for severe storms in the coming hours, stretching across parts of the Plains into the Northeast, with the primary hazard being damaging wind gusts.

— Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Storms in southeastern New England and the Mid-Atlantic could cause damaging wind gusts, torrential rain and potential flash flooding July 5, AccuWeather meteorologists said.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of gust

Verb

Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
This lakeside meal tops things off with ice cream sandwiches, a classic dessert for scurrying around the dock, deck, and everywhere in between.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

Definition of scurry

Noun

Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.

— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Simply plant the lightweight poles in the sand, face it into the breeze, and let the wind do the rest.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

Definition of breeze

Verb

His plan worked, and the bear darted to the side of the road before disappearing back into the woods.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
So far, the Pentagon has released three batches of files ranging from decades-old FBI reports to more recent military videos showing orbs darting or soaring through the sky.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of dart

Noun

Forecasters are also tracking severe thunderstorms across parts of the Midwest, Northeast and mid-Atlantic that could bring damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and flash flooding, potentially affecting holiday travel and evening fireworks displays.

— Erin McGarry, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Through July 4, there is also a risk of hail, lightning, severe thunderstorm wind gusts and tornadoes in the Northeast and northern Mid-Atlantic westward to the Plains region.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 July 2026

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