jumbled; jumbling
ˈjəm-b(ə-)liŋ 
: to move in a confused or disordered manner
: to mix into a confused or disordered mass
—often used with up
Examples of jumble in a Sentence
the contest editor has jumbled the letters of some common words
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When a defense jumbles its communication, Brunson can pop to the arc and hit a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer or cut to the hoop for a layup.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The experiences are jumbled in my mind, and the Stations become a story told over many single-frame images, just like any comic book.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
Ditch the mish-mash of clothes jumbled in your closet with the help of these storage bins, which are just $4 apiece right now, or add extra clothing storage with this duo of under-bed bags that even have wheels.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
When a defense jumbles its communication, Brunson can pop to the arc and hit a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer or cut to the hoop for a layup.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The experiences are jumbled in my mind, and the Stations become a story told over many single-frame images, just like any comic book.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jumble
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“Jumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumble. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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