as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a rummage of textbooks, notebooks, and old school papers all over the desk
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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
at the last minute she rummaged a costume from the attic
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as in to search
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
he rummaged the desk drawer trying to find the spare keys
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Recent Examples of rummage
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
With the score 5-3, the tying runs were on base in the eighth inning as Muncy was rummaging around the bat rack for his old one — one that’s silver, familiar and swung his season back on track.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
An investigation revealed that Metz failed to put the purse into personal property and instead rummaged through it and later discarded it in the dumpster of an apartment complex, according to Romano.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
On a recent afternoon, a dressmaker named Sergio Guadarrama rummaged through a pile of fabric.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Verb
For a brief period in the 1870s and ’80s, dressmakers placed pockets in the back of the bustle, requiring wearers to slip a hand backwards and rummage around for their belongings.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
With the score 5-3, the tying runs were on base in the eighth inning as Muncy was rummaging around the bat rack for his old one — one that’s silver, familiar and swung his season back on track.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
An investigation revealed that Metz failed to put the purse into personal property and instead rummaged through it and later discarded it in the dumpster of an apartment complex, according to Romano.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
On a recent afternoon, a dressmaker named Sergio Guadarrama rummaged through a pile of fabric.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rummage
Noun
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The equity research firm conducted a sample on 50 products and found Amazon prices had risen 4.2% higher on April 25.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Legal cases involving Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, both charged with manslaughter, ended with Baldwin’s case being dismissed and Gutierrez-Reed found guilty.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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The couple searched for someone who could offer something more.—
David Armstrong,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
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Crow-Armstrong could be on his way to his first All-Star selection this year, while the Mets are searching for answers in centerfield.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Before King, Summer was portrayed by Lindsay Bushman, Samantha Bailey, and an assortment of twin child actors, including Elara and Rhea Kerwin, and Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Miss Nellie's is a lovely vibe post-show, and have a wonderful assortment of cocktails and mocktails.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Universities reported some students being forced to leave the United States immediately, in many cases after discovering their visas were canceled in the federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) or via an unexpected text or email.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The Winner Costco Bakery Editors who participated in our taste test were surprised to discover how much grocery store bakery cakes truly varied—some had light and airy icing where others had rich buttercream, for example.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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This is especially important in light of a variety of concerning trends that are picking up pace.—
Jim Pauley,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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These disposable melamine sponges work well for cleaning a variety of items, but they shouldn't be used on everything.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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The measure would provide funding for implementation and allow exceptions for students with learning challenges or translation needs.—
Sarah Taddeo,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Here’s what experts had to say about the 11 push-ups challenge, how the exercise can help protect your health, and how to learn to do more and better quality push-ups.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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The halftime show featured a medley of songs from the record, featuring cameos from Shaboozey and Malone, and continued on to garner 27 million U.S. viewers on Netflix.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Recipes like grain bowls, lentil salads or roasted vegetable medleys are now staples, easily adapted to satisfy various dietary restrictions.—
Food Drink Life,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Rummage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rummage. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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