as in poaching
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as in scurrying
to proceed or move quickly
rustled around enthusiastically on the morning of the big trip
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Recent Examples of rustling
David Frum, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
In the teaser, above, Joanna, 47, can be seen speaking on-camera discussing the plans for the construction of the home on the balcony before a rustling can be heard coming from the woods behind her.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The soft rustling of the tent flaps and the occasional distant dog barking underscored our vigil.
—Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
But most exciting was any sudden splash, or a strange, distant cry, or a mysterious rustling in the thick shore brush.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Great gray owls hunt blind, flying low, listening to the faintest rustling of a mouse beneath snow.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
The dense canopy of trees, the rustling of leaves, and the interplay of light and shadow that evoke mood and emotions.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
How Green Noise Differs From White Noise Green noise refers to a mid-frequency sound profile centered around 500 Hz that mimics nature sounds like ocean waves, gentle rain and rustling leaves.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Green noise is a mid-frequency sound profile centered around 500 Hz that mimics nature sounds like ocean waves, gentle rain and rustling leaves.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
What Green Noise Actually Is Green noise is a mid-frequency sound profile centered around 500 Hz that mimics nature sounds like ocean waves, gentle rain and rustling leaves.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
The ebb and flow sounds like rustling leaves or trickling water, somehow both earthly and hyperreal.
—Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Those few included Sacajawea, the Indian guide for Lewis and Clark, and Ella Watson, hanged for cattle rustling.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
His presentation showed these daytime levels to be roughly equivalent to a quiet rural area, while nighttime levels would be at the sound level of a whisper or rustling leaves.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Sunshine, blue skies, rustling palm fronds, a high of 78 degrees – the South Floridian dream.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
From the anti-Trump side, meanwhile, the American people hear a nervous rustling of vague doubts.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
In the teaser, above, Joanna, 47, can be seen speaking on-camera discussing the plans for the construction of the home on the balcony before a rustling can be heard coming from the woods behind her.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The soft rustling of the tent flaps and the occasional distant dog barking underscored our vigil.
—Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
But most exciting was any sudden splash, or a strange, distant cry, or a mysterious rustling in the thick shore brush.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Great gray owls hunt blind, flying low, listening to the faintest rustling of a mouse beneath snow.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
The dense canopy of trees, the rustling of leaves, and the interplay of light and shadow that evoke mood and emotions.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
End your drive with a stay at Chinati Hot Springs, and soak in the steaming springwater beneath rustling cottonwoods and the glittering expanse of Texas stars.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
How Green Noise Differs From White Noise Green noise refers to a mid-frequency sound profile centered around 500 Hz that mimics nature sounds like ocean waves, gentle rain and rustling leaves.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Green noise is a mid-frequency sound profile centered around 500 Hz that mimics nature sounds like ocean waves, gentle rain and rustling leaves.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
What Green Noise Actually Is Green noise is a mid-frequency sound profile centered around 500 Hz that mimics nature sounds like ocean waves, gentle rain and rustling leaves.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
The ebb and flow sounds like rustling leaves or trickling water, somehow both earthly and hyperreal.
—Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Those few included Sacajawea, the Indian guide for Lewis and Clark, and Ella Watson, hanged for cattle rustling.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
His presentation showed these daytime levels to be roughly equivalent to a quiet rural area, while nighttime levels would be at the sound level of a whisper or rustling leaves.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Sunshine, blue skies, rustling palm fronds, a high of 78 degrees – the South Floridian dream.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rustling
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However, the pan needs to be deep enough and have a lid for proper poaching.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Those populations continue to decline due to habitat loss, human-elephant conflict and poaching.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mahon Ranch will lease back the land to continue grazing for $4,850 per year until future plans for the parcel are made.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first was in July, 2024, during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when Thomas Matthew Crooks open fired on Trump with a rifle, grazing the president’s ear.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An over-excited group of fans celebrated the two saves by breaking a pane of glass behind the Kings bench, sending the coaches scurrying and pausing the game for several minutes as workmen repaired the damage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The effect was to send much of the congregation scurrying out to buy the record.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are mud pools from Yellowstone National Park that have a squeamish gurgle, and hearing them amid a crackling bonfire feels unexpectedly harmonious, even plausible.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Doctors noted a crackling sound, suggesting gases bubbling out of his dying flesh, and some of the outer layers of skin were peeling off.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The looting report in Haaretz follows several other misconduct complaints against Israeli soldiers in Lebanon.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Spiegelman uses the term micro-looting, dressing up petty theft in political pretensions.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Instead of hurrying to break up tents and scatter RVs, Lee and Oakland’s interim homelessness chief Sasha Hauswald want city workers to focus on minimizing trash and human waste around encampments.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rodriguez Castro frequently appears in photos whispering in his ear and, lately, choreographing every movement of his frail-looking grandfather during his scarce public appearances.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 The horizon is whispering your next lesson.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau is investigating if the smuggling activities are connected to local drug-running networks.—
Lucas Lilieholm,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Two San Diego men were sentenced for smuggling endangered exotic birds across the border.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Rustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rustling. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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