scurried; scurrying
1
: to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
2
: to move around in an agitated, confused, or fluttering manner
scurry
noun
Examples of scurry in a Sentence
She scurried off to finish the job.
Mice scurried around the house.
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Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
This lakeside meal tops things off with ice cream sandwiches, a classic dessert for scurrying around the dock, deck, and everywhere in between.
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Southern Living,
28 June 2026
The cute animal, who was wearing a leash, was seen happily scurrying around the sandy coastline at sunset, while also taking a dip in the water, alongside Atkins' dog.
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Gina Kalsi,
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Anyone growing up in rural or suburban areas probably has a story of a family member colliding with some animal scurrying across the road.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
This lakeside meal tops things off with ice cream sandwiches, a classic dessert for scurrying around the dock, deck, and everywhere in between.
—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
The cute animal, who was wearing a leash, was seen happily scurrying around the sandy coastline at sunset, while also taking a dip in the water, alongside Atkins' dog.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Anyone growing up in rural or suburban areas probably has a story of a family member colliding with some animal scurrying across the road.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for scurry
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“Scurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scurry. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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