rustle
verb (used without object)
to make a succession of slight, soft sounds, as of parts rubbing gently one on another, as leaves, silks, or papers.
rustled
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past participleof rustle.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 rustle.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
rustleverb (used without object)to make a succession of slight, soft sounds, as of parts rubbing gently one on another, as leaves, silks, or papers.
Example Sentences
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A light breeze rustled in the trees as Stupnikov walked to the outskirts of the village, carrying his military radio and his smartphone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Once in a while, they got beef, from cattle they assume was rustled.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
As the wind kicked up, the wishes rustled, as if in conversation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
And one, the veteran campaigner Graeme McCormick had rustled up enough supporters to force a leadership contest.
From BBC ● May 6, 2024
The treetops rustled and branches snapped as more of the fiendish creatures raced to join the fight.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
