SCUD Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of scud

as in blow

a sudden brief rush of wind a cold scud sent leaves skittering down from the trees

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verb

as in to scuttle

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Noun

Likewise, tiny freshwater shrimp called scuds provide another winter food source. — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 2 Nov. 2023 Pink scud clouds over the bridges, Vauxhall, Lambeth, Battersea, spider-work. — Cynthia Zarin, The New York Review of Books, 29 June 2023

Verb

Big white clouds scudded across the blue sky, visible signs of the wind, which was invisible like God, cold, and marvelous. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2025 Low clouds scudded over the mountain, and heavy thunderheads rose on the horizon. — Jim Carmichel, Outdoor Life, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for scud

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Noun

For now, better wheat and barley crops in Canada, Australia and Argentina, along with good harvests in the Middle East and North Africa, are cushioning the blow.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Then, after weeks of sit-ins and marches, Dharmendra Pradhan, the education minister, stepped down, a rare blow to Modi’s government, and one that more established opposition parties had been unable to land.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of blow

Verb

But the defense of those titles last season was scuttled by injuries, and now the Panthers have seen two key players injured on their four-game West Coast trip to start this season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Gray-green eyes poked up from its small, round shell, which was the color of sand, and its legs made a soft, scuttling sound.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of scuttle

Noun

About 22 million people are under wind alerts from Louisiana to Pennsylvania, with gusts up to 60 mph likely.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
The region is still at risk of flash floods as the storm's remnants were expected to continue dumping rain and bringing wind gusts through the weekend, the weather service said, adding that high surf would continue battering coastal communities.

— Adrian Florido, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of gust

Verb

Daniels also could have scurried to his feet and spiked the ball because there were seven seconds remaining when he was tackled.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
But she, and New York Times journalists observing the raid, were soon distracted by a group of cockroaches scurrying past an oil canister.

— Zishaan a Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of scurry

Noun

There is also a focus on air and light, with the main lobby and restaurant having vast open walls, open-air ceilings, indoor gardens, and neat pools of water, all of which allow the Mediterranean breeze to circulate through.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Its smaller brush head and slim, ergonomic handle make even styling shorter hair a breeze, giving you better control to lift roots, shape ends, and add volume without the arm workout.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of breeze

Verb

Through the first four games of the Broncos’ 2026 season, though, those openings have been harder to spot and dart to.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
In non-linear fashion, Sorkin’s scenario darts back and forth between 2018, ’19, ’20 and ’21, offering a puzzle that eventually will come all together.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dart

Noun

The storm could trigger flash floods with dangerous winds, heavy rain and tornados.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Threats to the Carolinas The private AccuWeather service urged Carolinians to remain alert to possible flash flooding, mudslides and tornadoes Sunday into Sunday night.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of tornado

Verb

Two drives later, the former Oklahoma State standout scampered into the end zone for Miami’s only touchdown of the day.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Faced with fourth and seven in USC territory, Williams slipped past pressure and scampered to a first down.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

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