squirrel scurries

Frequency: 5.22.3 per million words

Describes moving hurriedly with short, quick steps.

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Examples (10)

  • A squirrel scurries up the ancient oak tree.
  • The tiny squirrel scurried across the busy path, narrowly avoiding a bicycle.
  • We watched as a squirrel scurried away with a large nut in its mouth.
  • Every morning, a little squirrel scurries into our garden looking for fallen seeds.
  • The frightened squirrel scurried back into the safety of its nest.
  • I saw a squirrel scurrying among the fallen leaves, searching for hidden treasures.
  • If a cat approaches, the squirrel quickly scurries up the nearest tree.
  • Several squirrels were scurrying around the park, gathering acorns for winter.
  • The young squirrel scurried from branch to branch with impressive agility.
  • A lone squirrel often scurries across our roof in the early hours of the day.