hustle
verb (used without object)
to proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
hustled
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past participleof hustle.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof hustle.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
hustleverb (used without object)to proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
Example Sentences
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You’ve no doubt seen the employees in the blue-and-white checkered shirts and may have been hustled to sample the service when security lines are out of control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Fortunately, the man popped to his feet “like nothing ever happened” and hustled into the store, Reid said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
What we learn from the ad is that Jenner is always in motion, hustled through her home by someone who works for her, passing other people who work for her.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
Gil hustled to the back of the store, opened the back door to the encampment, and called out to the entire population.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
Patrick O’Brian, owner of the general store, hustled up next, arms laden with jars of thick green pickles and bottles of Pepsi-Cola.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
