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Recent Examples of jumble
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 See All Example Sentences for jumble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumble
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Hamilton’s Cast Reunion at the Tony Awards Consumption of the Hamilton cast recording exploded following it being highlighted via a medley of songs performed during the 2025 Tony Awards.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Mary’s get their bite from a seedy medley (including sunflower, pumpkin, flax, sesame, and poppy seeds) that imparts an earthy taste and serious body.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The challenge right now is to synchronize and systematize data collection and reporting such that meeting the current assortment of local, national and international requirements does not create an undue strain on the core business or leave that business open to risk of non-compliance.
    Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The assortment was developed in tandem with the Nordstrom team with Shanker carefully considering which of her brands made sense to showcase in a new larger setting.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • The man is Jack Ryan, not to be confused with the Jack Ryan dreamed up by Tom Clancy.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
  • And some say they were confused by what their leases said about renters’ insurance, and they were left without coverage.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Learn how to meal prep like a pro, create quick and nutritious grab-and-go options, and master time-saving hacks that keep you energized without the morning chaos.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 June 2025
  • Onganía’s rule lasted only a few years before he was deposed and replaced by another general, and soon the political chaos was matched by economic disruption.
    Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 12 Jul. 2025.

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