as in scurried
to proceed or move quickly
mice scuttling across the barn floor to escape the cats
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Recent Examples of scuttled
Mounting tensions between the US and Iran scuttled a second round of peace talks that were set to happen in Pakistan over the weekend.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Yet sentiments like Brock’s are being repeated across California and the US, where hostility to battery farms has scuttled projects as residents and local officials sue to overturn government approvals or enact ordinances to ban the facilities or restrict where they can be built.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
In Kyiv, Orbán’s intransigence had scuttled various European initiatives to aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government in the country’s with Russia.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
In 2025, however, Gilbane Development pulled out of the project, an abrupt exit that effectively scuttled plans.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
If that’s the case, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 could be scuttled, and DeSantis could rewrite the map to target the two Florida seats held by African Americans.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
If that’s the case, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 could be scuttled, and DeSantis could rewrite the map to target the two Florida seats held by African Americans.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
But the plan was scuttled when two 1998 referendums, one for the money and one for a rate increase, were narrowly voted down.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Knowles’ attempt to manage workloads of key players for Saturday’s home game against Portland was scuttled with the extra time, but Minnesota is moving on in the national tournament.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Yet sentiments like Brock’s are being repeated across California and the US, where hostility to battery farms has scuttled projects as residents and local officials sue to overturn government approvals or enact ordinances to ban the facilities or restrict where they can be built.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
In Kyiv, Orbán’s intransigence had scuttled various European initiatives to aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government in the country’s with Russia.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
In 2025, however, Gilbane Development pulled out of the project, an abrupt exit that effectively scuttled plans.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
If that’s the case, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 could be scuttled, and DeSantis could rewrite the map to target the two Florida seats held by African Americans.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
If that’s the case, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 could be scuttled, and DeSantis could rewrite the map to target the two Florida seats held by African Americans.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
But the plan was scuttled when two 1998 referendums, one for the money and one for a rate increase, were narrowly voted down.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Knowles’ attempt to manage workloads of key players for Saturday’s home game against Portland was scuttled with the extra time, but Minnesota is moving on in the national tournament.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuttled
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Flyers fans stomped on the animal and nearly destroyed it before security scurried the souvenir away from the rambunctious crowd.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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All three Mets runners scored as Baty scurried to third with a triple.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After the Senate resolution failed, Kaine hurried out of the chamber.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trump being hurried off the stage unharmed and guests ducking for cover underneath their tables.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kimmel’s pretend roast The license probe reportedly was sped up after the Kimmel joke.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The city has released unedited footage showing the high-speed, life-or-death negotiation that played out when a robbery suspect sped off with an Antioch officer inside his getaway car, then attempted to negotiate out of trouble until being shot in the leg.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Marlins raced out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first thanks to Xavier Edwards’ RBI double and Liam Hicks’ two-run homer, an impressive drive that cut through a cold San Francisco night.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Earlier, the Moon in Libra opposes direct Mercury in Aries, so thoughts may move faster than your emotional response, making conversations feel slightly off or rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Moses could put his real game face on and settle into his pre-race routine—even if a bit rushed—to get Pal in the zone, and then send him off into the Valley of Roses to pick up his jockey, then on to the starting gate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Deborah Courtney drove more than two hours from from Jacksonville and noted that all citizen speakers expressed opposition.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his third home run of the season and drove in three runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.—
Richard J. Marcus,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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When Smith’s throw in the dirt squirted away from shortstop Miguel Rojas, the winning run trotted in from third base.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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The gray wolf howled, trotted back and forth, and gradually worked closer and closer to the nervous but fascinated caribou.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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Since 2015, there have been 23 balls hit with an exit velocity of 91 mph or softer that traveled 360 feet and cleared an outfield wall in any ballpark.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday night, Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez travelled to Cauca and pledged a crackdown on terrorism.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Scuttled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttled. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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