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Rustling

Verb / ˈrʌslɪŋ / Another word for rustling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'rustling' means to make a soft, muffled sound, like the noise of leaves or papers being moved.

Synonyms & similar words

soughing murmurous rustle lift whisper whispering susurrous whispering murmuring swishing swooshing crackling fluttering creaking stirring ruffling shuffling blustering pattering sussurating whirring buzzing humming whistling sighing rattling buzzing

Example sentences

  1. The wind rustled the leaves in the trees.
  2. I heard a rustling noise behind the door.
  3. The paper rustled as she turned the page.
  4. The bushes rustled as the animals moved through them.
  5. The sound of rustling leaves filled the forest.

Quotes

  • Listen to the rustling leaves, they whisper secrets of the wind.
  • Life is like the rustling of leaves, ever-changing and full of surprises.
  • In the silence of the night, all I could hear was the rustling of my dreams.

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