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Scurrying

Verb / ˈskɜ:i:ɪŋ / Another word for scurrying — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'scurrying' is a verb that means to move quickly and in a hurried manner.

Synonyms & similar words

skitter hurrying scuttle scurry scamper hurrying rushing darting dashing sprinting zooming racing hastening hightailing galloping speeding fleeing running scuttling skittering hurrying hasting scampering bolting tearing

Example sentences

  1. The squirrel was scurrying up the tree to hide its acorns.
  2. The ants were scurrying back to their nest with food.
  3. The children were scurrying to catch the school bus.
  4. The cat was scurrying after the mouse.
  5. I saw a rat scurrying across the street.

Quotes

  • "Time, which sees all things, has found you out." - William Shakespeare
  • "Life is short, and the time of death is uncertain; so apply yourself to meditation." - Milarepa
  • "The time is always right to do what is right." - Martin Luther King Jr.

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