Bustle and Plod

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Bustle verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: the hostess bustled about, taking care of last-minute preparations for the party

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Plod is an antonym for bustle.

Nearby Words: bustling, bustled, bustler

Plod verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

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Bustle is an antonym for plod.

Nearby Words: plodding, plodded, plodder

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