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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
Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
More than anything, Kaimana Beach Hotel is an oceanside haven, a relaxing retreat, set a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu’s hotel and resort corridor, where the main shopping and dining strip along Kalākaua Avenue attracts throngs of tourists.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Betts hustled all the way and neither Cole nor Rizzo could adjust in time.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Despite the hustle and bustle, or perhaps because of it, Marrakech offers a few more tranquil spaces, like the Jardin Majorelle and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.
—Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
More than anything, Kaimana Beach Hotel is an oceanside haven, a relaxing retreat, set a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu’s hotel and resort corridor, where the main shopping and dining strip along Kalākaua Avenue attracts throngs of tourists.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Photo : Gateway Bronco Even full-time all-wheel drive can’t prevent the power plant from chirping all four tires while hustling through the first couple of gears.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Betts hustled all the way and neither Cole nor Rizzo could adjust in time.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustle
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Zenni offers express, rush and overnight shipping for $15, $19 and $29 respectively.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Keep scrolling to see other standout deals to beat the rush on November 29.Clara McMahon, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recall will be a big test of Microsoft’s AI ambitions in Windows.Tom Warren, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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Heller long dreamed of reviving it, but ambitions for a European Luna Luna tour, or for the city of Vienna to buy the project, were soon abandoned.Ian Malone, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hackers could use this gap to target victims with scams, leading to financial losses.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The series showcases dueling patriarchs, high-finance scams, murderous drug cartels, and government corruption, while also depicting the emotional decades-long father-son struggle over the boundaries of loyalty and love.Peter White, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Historians are struggling to recover their inexpressible secrets.Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2024
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Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Formula 1 is speeding back to Las Vegas this weekend, and prolific Dutchman Max Verstappen—who holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris—could wrap up his fourth straight championship.Nasha Smith, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Keep them away from any fruits and vegetables that naturally emit ethylene, a gas that speeds up ripening of anything in their orbit.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Some congressional staffers could also be plucked to work in the new administration at HHS or the White House.Victoria Knight, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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The mbira—a wooden board over which iron keys of varying lengths are affixed and plucked to create a metallic sound—is an old instrument found throughout much of Africa and the Americas.Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Keep scrolling to shop these fashion finds, but hurry, sizes are already selling out.Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Mashing the gas, the 27-year-old E60 lurched forward and eliminated the gap in a hurry.Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
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Whether through grassroots initiatives, corporate advocacy, or international cooperation, the fight to safeguard information remains a vital part of safeguarding our collective future.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Group Violence Intervention is an anti-gang initiative that has seen success in other cities.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Hustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustle. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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