1
as in mess
a state in which everything is out of order
the house is always in a jumble before and after vacation trips
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2
as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a jumble of rubber bands, batteries, and pencil stubs all stuffed into that drawer
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as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
the contest editor has jumbled the letters of some common words
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Recent Examples of jumble
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.
—The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
When everything is tucked into a dedicated space — and not jumbled together at the bottom of your bag — you’ll be rewarded with extra space.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.
—The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
Verb
Numerous letters of the alphabet have been shoved in here and there, and the words look jumbled.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
When everything is tucked into a dedicated space — and not jumbled together at the bottom of your bag — you’ll be rewarded with extra space.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumble
Noun
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Even before the credits start to unspool, Star Wars fashion, director Richard Lester lets fly with a series of slapstick sight gags that pile disaster on disaster until only Superman himself can untangle the mess.—
Arthur Knight,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association also gathers in the early-morning hours at the Dana Point beach to clean up the crowd’s mess.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
4 July 2025
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The stew usually has a tomato-and-barbecue-sauce base and includes a medley of vegetables and potatoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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So, Katz was, and continues to be, ahead of her time, offering a medley of individualized laser services (something that is still somewhat rare in combination) at a price that makes these often astronomical treatments relatively accessible.—
Nora Zelevansky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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As discussed ad nauseum Iran could disrupt shipping in the Arabian/Persian Gulf, but only partly and only for a brief period.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Justice Department has filed similar prosecutions in recent years, as well as created an initiative aimed at disrupting the threat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The bacteria causing havoc for summer swimmers include E.coli and Enterococcus — nasty germs often found in the feces of people and animals.—
Shreya Srinivasan,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
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Cilic was never in the contest because of a foot blister that was causing havoc with pain and movement, something that was imperative against the balletic Federer.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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To attract a wider assortment of bird species, plant both evergreen and deciduous trees.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Time is running out, so here’s a fresh assortment of markdowns to choose from.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Amazon $650 Samsung $650 Best Buy Not to be confused with the Galaxy S24 series, this midrange smartphone from late 2024 has some elements of the flagship phone, but makes some sacrifices to get the price down.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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O’Brien says his critics might be confused because of the novelty of his approach.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Delta's annual earnings per share guidance was lower than its forecast in January but higher than Wall Street's estimates, helping allay some fears about recent tariff chaos.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Across the street, the Brook household is thrown into chaos as Agnes refuses to accept Ada's new position as lady of the house.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Water sources, indigenous barley varieties, a hot climate, and seasonal changes resulting from the monsoon cycle contribute to the unique regional signatures.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Each three-pack is available in a variety of sizes, including small, medium, large, and more, and comes in more than four color options, too (although prices vary by style and size).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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“Jumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumble. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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