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
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The court complaint against the utilities commission and the California Attorney General’s office asks for a court order declaring that California cannot stop AT&T from scuttling landlines.
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Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
No one knows for certain when Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and global singing star Taylor Swift will be married, but the scuttle about the ceremony taking place next week seems to be true.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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Verb
Crabs scuttle across the seafloor as water ripples around your feet.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The court complaint against the utilities commission and the California Attorney General’s office asks for a court order declaring that California cannot stop AT&T from scuttling landlines.
—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Noun
Phorid flies, also known as scuttle flies, are tiny insects that are often mistaken for fruit flies.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
No one knows for certain when Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and global singing star Taylor Swift will be married, but the scuttle about the ceremony taking place next week seems to be true.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuttle
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Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.
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This lakeside meal tops things off with ice cream sandwiches, a classic dessert for scurrying around the dock, deck, and everywhere in between.
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Swift’s arrival at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium caused quite a stir there and around the country.
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There’s even Thai food ranging from curry dishes to basil stir fries.
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Locals and tourists hurried around the pavilions showcasing the best of each state and territory.
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But hurry, — the popular shade is selling out fast.
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Its midi length suits a wide range of occasions, and its flutter-style cap sleeves and flared A-line skirt add eye-catching volume.
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There’s even a flicker setting that emulates the dreamy flutter of a real flame.
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Many real texts from family members are short, rushed and a little messy.
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Forwards' explosive movements cause hamstring and knee ligament injuries, including ACL tears, with high recurrence if recovery is rushed.
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Living your best SouthPark life Ultimately, leaning into SouthPark can be an evolution, one that trades off a bit of the city's hustle and bustle for a quieter presentation of urban life.
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Despite the desert views, Santa Fe’s plaza—with the hustle and bustle of its restaurants, as well as Indigenous artists selling their wares—is only two miles away, for the best of both worlds.
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Adeline André will close out the official calendar in Paris, on Thursday at 4pm, while a number of attendees will fly to Rome for the Fendi show that evening at the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea.
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Norway and Brazil were locked in a tense, back-and-forth game Sunday, in the round of 16, until Haaland came flying in with that header to give Norway a 1-0 lead.
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During a loose-ball scramble, Thomas struck Fever superstar Caitlin Clark in the throat with her fist.
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The ordinance marks a brief respite in the monthslong scramble to adapt to the broad changes brought by SB 79.
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“Scuttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttle. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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