General:
* Active
* Busy
* Stirring
* Alive
* Animated
* Afoot
* In motion
* Up and about
* Awake
* Moving
More specific:
* If referring to people: Excited, bustling, lively, vibrant, energetic
* If referring to a place: Lively, bustling, vibrant, humming, teeming
Example:
* Original sentence: The city was astir with activity.
* Synonyms: The city was alive with activity. / The city was teeming with activity.
Choose the synonym that best fits the specific context and nuance of your sentence.