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bustling

[buhs-ling] / ˈbʌs lɪŋ /








ADJECTIVE
humming
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Antonyms
STRONG
ADJECTIVE
hustling
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Birmingham has built a bustling bioscience sector anchored by the local University of Alabama campus.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Probably not an office building bustling with entry-level jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

One of these days, you’ll meet a friend at the airport and they’ll see you enjoying your glass of champagne in first class when they’re bustling their way into steerage.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Tucked into a residential neighbourhood off of a bustling thoroughfare, the centre is flanked by single-family homes, schools, a park and places of worship.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Koffi caught a final glimpse of the city’s bustling streets before Baaz tossed her into his mule-drawn wagon.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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