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as in rush
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the holiday season
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
with his characteristic hustle, he had all the plans for the conference lined up in a matter of days
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as in scam
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
a clever hustle that tricked people into revealing their bank account information
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as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
everyone really hustled to get the project finished on schedule
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
we'd better hustle, or we'll miss the train
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as in to pluck
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
a swindler who hustled cashiers by getting them all confused while they were making change
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Recent Examples of hustle
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
This is the second time Soto's effort and hustle have been questioned in as many days.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
With two outs in the inning and Abreu now at third, Gonzalez hit an infield grounder and hustled down the line to try and beat out a close play at first.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Little paper piles creep up out of nowhere in the hustle and bustle of a home.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
This is the second time Soto's effort and hustle have been questioned in as many days.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Verb
Cabrera tagged up once the ball was caught, and hustled home.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
With two outs in the inning and Abreu now at third, Gonzalez hit an infield grounder and hustled down the line to try and beat out a close play at first.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustle
Noun
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Far removed from the green rush, Mura is helping the service businesses that maintain our buildings, hospitals and infrastructure operate faster and smarter.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The boat’s prow grated on the shore and Larry hauled it up among the rushes beside a battered skiff.—
Ted Janes,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
Noun
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That evolution mirrors trends seen in other fragile states where the rule of law has eroded — but with one key difference: Venezuela’s criminal strategy is explicitly transnational, with ambitions that extend far beyond its borders.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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With the right mix of ambition, coordination, and investment, both Sanz and Krause believe Europe can still turn the tide.—
Marianne Lehnis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The latest round of scam texts have been reported by departments of motor vehicles in at least three states: New York, Florida and California.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
24 May 2025
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Such scams exploit investor enthusiasm and poor regulation to inflate prices before insiders sell off their holdings.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Both players have struggled with runners in scoring position this season, but that wasn’t the case Tuesday.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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For example, prior to May, Tesla's Australia sales struggled amid reports of vandalism and protests related to Musk's work with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and support for far-right parties in Europe.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Even better news is that advancements are achievable: reducing administrative delays speeds up patient care and removes obstacles.—
Yusuf Qasim,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The backers said limiting the scope of environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act would speed up development.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The defending champion Philadelphia Eagles have drawn the blueprint on perpetually pouring resources into the front seven on defense, consistently plucking players from SEC schools and throwing them onto an assembly line of quarterback mashers.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Women dominate the lower tiers of tea labor, from plucking to packaging and remain vastly underrepresented in management, ownership, or policy influence.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Pod coffee was an easier way to make a single cup in a hurry.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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Rafael Nadal was a tennis warrior, to be sure: a competitive beast dripping with sweat and relentless in-the-moment ambition who could give the opposition a faraway gaze in a hurry.—
Christopher Clarey,
Air Mail,
24 May 2025
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This year, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Corona-parent Constellation Brands join an increasing number of companies advising investors about customer and legal backlash to their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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The move came after Harvard refused to bow to the administration's list of demands issued in April, which targeted Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the admission of international students and more.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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“Hustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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