clouds scudding across the sky
Source: wiktionary
Scud
/skʌd/
Synonyms for "scud" (190 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (38)
alto-cumulusalto-stratusanvil cloudbanner cloudbillowy cloudblastblowboltbrashbreakerbreakersburstburst of rainburst of speedcantercap cloudcareercirro-cumuluscirro-fillumcirro-nebula
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cirro-stratuscirro-velumcirruscirrus cloudcirrus hazecirrus stripecloudcloud bandcloud bankcloud driftcloud masscloud streetcloudburstcloudcuckoolandcloudland
Noun(3 words)
ballistic missilecloud bankcloud patch
Strong matches (57)
cloudlingcloudscapecocktailcollarcottony cloudcumulo-cirro-stratuscumulo-cirruscumulo-nimbuscumulo-stratuscumuluscumulus cloudcurl clouddartdashdead rundelugedogtrotdownfalldownflowdownpour
Related words (95)
high foghigh lopehumphump ithurryhurtlejog trotlatherlopemackerel skymake hastemammatocumulusmaximum speedmeringuemoussemushroom cloudnimbusnimbus cloudoffscumopen throttle
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plashplow the deepplungepostpourpuffracerain cloudrainburstrainspoutrainstormrideride the searowrunrushsailscamperscootscourscramblescumscurryscuttlesea foamshootskedaddleskimslipsnail cloudsoakersoaking rainsoapsudssoufflespatespeedspindriftspoondriftspoutspraysprintspumespurtsquall cloudstep on itstingingstorm cloudstorm cloudsstrato-cumulusstratusstratus cloudsudssurftearthundercloudthunderheadtorrent of raintrotwalk the waterswater carrierwaterspoutwhite waterwide-open speedwind gustwoolpack
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: alto-cumulus, alto-stratus, anvil cloud, ballistic missile, banner cloud.
- Sentence evidence is available for scud, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "scud".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "scud"
Keep "scud" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "scud" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "scud", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "scud" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
19 entriesShowing 16 of 19 words.
More specific
8 entrieslow cloudscud acrossscud alongscud byscud pastshort range ballistic missiletactical ballistic missilewind driven cloud
Collocations
11 entriesdrifting scud cloudslow scud cloudsscud acrossscud alongscud attackscud byscud cloudsscud linescud missilescud pastscudding clouds
Inflections
3 entriessimilar
5 entriesSample sentences
17 total sentences available.
When scudding on from snare to snare I plied My anxious visitation, hurrying on, Still hurrying hurrying onward ...
Source: wiktionary
From the thick copse the roebucks bound, The startled red-deer scuds the plain […]
Source: wiktionary
The wind was high; the vast white clouds scudded over the blue heaven […]
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "scud"?
Closest matches include alto-cumulus, alto-stratus, anvil cloud, ballistic missile, banner cloud.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "scud"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.