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as in struggled
to devote serious and sustained effort
everyone really hustled to get the project finished on schedule
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as in hurried
to proceed or move quickly
we'd better hustle, or we'll miss the train
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as in squeezed
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 hustled
Before he was hustled inside, his chest bounced off the wall of the building.
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
As the clock ticked on with under 30 seconds remaining, Williams hustled to get the offense set before throwing a pass as time expired which fell incomplete to Rome Odunze meaning the game was over and the Bears lost.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
There, Kristofferson mingled with artists and hustled his songwriting demos.
—Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustled
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However, many organizations have struggled to manage the volume of projects, overwhelming their capacity.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lindsey will be responsible for developing Underwood and revamping an offense that struggled mightily in 2024.Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to an online post this week, Stallone appeared to have been joined by another of his contemporaries, actor Kurt Russell, who was alleged to have said the Democrats cheated in the 2020 election through mail-in ballots.Tom Norton, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Frank also alleged that Glamour Dolls’ updates to Kickstarter backers resulted in customers believing that LFI had defrauded or cheated them.Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some themes build on current trends in the market; others are plucked from consumers’ niche interests.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Depp plucked a piece from former creative director Virginie Viard’s last Métiers d’ Art collection in Manchester for her screening.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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Becca Stanek has worked as an editor and writer in the personal finance space since 2017.Becca Stanek, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The main cast gets the feel and tone of what Wilson has wrought, both the frights and the frivolity.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Another scenario is a retreat to familiar methods—doubling down on tried-and-tested networks, even if that means missing emerging openings.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The search for Prague’s missing books began during World War II, when members of the city’s then Jewish community tried to track some of them down, Bušek said.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Fading Allure Of The Annual Upgrade In the golden age of automotive innovation during the 1950s and 1960s, each new model year brought excitement and innovative features that drove consumers to dealerships.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after getting together, Ball and Posen rented a car and drove across the country, staying at Best Westerns and Hampton Inns along the way.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gradually add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with applesauce and reserved 1/2 cup bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes total.Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Fighters zipped around the city in flatback trucks and milled around in the streets.Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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The blanket can be zipped inside the pillow pouch for instant accessibility without taking up an egregious amount of space, and the back of the pillow is fitted with a trolley strap so it can be stacked atop your luggage to keep your hands free.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Hustled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustled. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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