as in messy
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
a jumbled closet in which she could never find anything
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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 jumbled
Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026
Chaotic terrain is characterized by fractured, jumbled blocks of rock thought to have formed when underground ice melted and caused the surface above to collapse.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Tidy Food Storage Containers The same can be said for the food storage containers that can easily become a jumbled mess in the cabinet.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The 49ers’ defensive depth chart isn’t as jumbled after this draft as last year’s, and more impact players could arrive before training camp or the season opener in Australia.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Trust us, this works a lot better than trying to check off multiple boxes and ending up with an area that just feels jumbled.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The musical, which examines in jumbled chronology the five-year relationship between novelist Jamie and actress Cathy, debuted in Chicago in 2001 and opened off Broadway the following year.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Initially intriguing, the jumbled chronology eventually proves to be largely decorative until a disappointing late-reel twist explains why the labored device was deployed in the first place.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
But Buffon protested that a system of tidy categories based upon a single criterion belied the lush and jumbled profusion of nature.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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
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
But there are just a half-dozen or so teams to have jumbled their top three spots in the order as much as the Padres and/or used six players at any spot.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Returning from exile, the Roman statesman found his property vandalized; his scrolls jumbled, torn, and scattered.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
That all got jumbled when Vonn crashed 13 seconds into her downhill run and reportedly broke her leg.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Loudermilk appears to have jumbled the timeline of the National Guard's response, which is laid out in reports from both the Capitol Police and Department of Defense Office of Inspector General.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 16 Jan. 2026
That's because the topping of this cake is all jumbled up, sorta resembling the mess left behind when a tornado rolls through an open plain in Texas.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
His fluid camera, observational without being intrusive, expertly delineates the safe space of Layla’s courtyard, shifting registers as things get darker until near the end, when jumbled night reinforces the tense uncertainty.
—Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026
Chaotic terrain is characterized by fractured, jumbled blocks of rock thought to have formed when underground ice melted and caused the surface above to collapse.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Tidy Food Storage Containers The same can be said for the food storage containers that can easily become a jumbled mess in the cabinet.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The 49ers’ defensive depth chart isn’t as jumbled after this draft as last year’s, and more impact players could arrive before training camp or the season opener in Australia.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Trust us, this works a lot better than trying to check off multiple boxes and ending up with an area that just feels jumbled.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The musical, which examines in jumbled chronology the five-year relationship between novelist Jamie and actress Cathy, debuted in Chicago in 2001 and opened off Broadway the following year.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Initially intriguing, the jumbled chronology eventually proves to be largely decorative until a disappointing late-reel twist explains why the labored device was deployed in the first place.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
But Buffon protested that a system of tidy categories based upon a single criterion belied the lush and jumbled profusion of nature.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Domingo and Fey get snarky, a clever visual gag earns a surprise laugh, the dialogue is sharper than usual, and the main pairings get jumbled up with purposeful, delightful results.
—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
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
But there are just a half-dozen or so teams to have jumbled their top three spots in the order as much as the Padres and/or used six players at any spot.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Returning from exile, the Roman statesman found his property vandalized; his scrolls jumbled, torn, and scattered.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
That all got jumbled when Vonn crashed 13 seconds into her downhill run and reportedly broke her leg.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Loudermilk appears to have jumbled the timeline of the National Guard's response, which is laid out in reports from both the Capitol Police and Department of Defense Office of Inspector General.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 16 Jan. 2026
That's because the topping of this cake is all jumbled up, sorta resembling the mess left behind when a tornado rolls through an open plain in Texas.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumbled
Adjective
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The counters were regularly wiped clean because of messy diaper changes and after meals.—
Jenny Hughes,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Not to be confused with the front-engined V-12 series of 250s (Ferrari nomenclature can get messy), the 1963 Ferrari 250 LM was a mid-engined Prancing Horse made to enable Maranello to homologate its new GT racing car in the early 1960s.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Fragmented sleep, irregular sleep timing, and disrupted circadian rhythms can all negatively affect your health.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
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Spurs deserve credit for acting swiftly and learning their lessons from last summer when the uncertainty over the future of then head coach Ange Postecoglou disrupted their plans and contributed to them missing out on key targets.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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This efficient metro connects the whole city, without having to brave the chaotic, crowded streets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Witnesses described a chaotic scene as gunfire erupted near the beach.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Using a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, for example, the spectral biosignatures of carbon dioxide and methane may overlap, leading to the gasses being confused with each other and signs of life being dismissed or lost.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 June 2026
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Brown women artists are often confused with anthropologists.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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In the past, her songs were so littered with personal details that listening felt voyeuristic.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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The series does not touch on the tabloid attention that followed the Beckhams in 2004, when it was alleged that David had an affair with his personal assistant, Rebecca Loos, and the many further accusations of cheating that littered gossip columns after.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While many of the brand’s lifestyle models are frequently shuffled in and out of production, the 9060 has held on as a staple of the brand’s lineup nearly four years after its retail debut.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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He then was shuffled between immigration centers in California, Arizona and Louisiana — before landing in Equatorial Guinea almost six months ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Hemmed in by a cluttered mix and NIMBYish paranoia, this album will test even a loyal fan’s investment in its creator.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2026
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Cut the Clutter A cluttered, chaotic home is never going to look complete.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Shaina was fascinated by Greek mythology but disturbed by the concept of other Gods.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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When asbestos is disturbed, tiny particles are released into the air.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Jumbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumbled. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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