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verb

past tense of jumble

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Recent Examples of jumbled
Adjective
The tighter and more jumbled the field, the less likely that a star capable of a runaway will actually produce that outcome. Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 17 July 2026 In it, four contestants solve jumbled words and phrases that unscramble right before their eyes; as the tiles unscramble, the clues get easier, and the player buzzing in with the most correct answers earns a shot at the $10,000 grand prize. Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 July 2026 Birkin’s signature unfussy aesthetic translated well to her living environments, which featured a jumbled array of objects of all kinds, layered by years of flea market finds and vintage store visits. Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 The shore now alternated between open sandy or rocky beaches and jumbled boulders ranging from a foot to many feet in diameter. Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 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
Verb
The problems that scored highest on both measures are retained, and the remaining ones are jumbled up again, and this process is repeated for five generations. Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumbled
Adjective
  • Rather, a messy conflict oscillating between bouts of strikes and periods of relative calm beckons, while mediators look for new avenues to revive negotiations.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • This is an ideal arrangement for handling bulky or messy supplies for projects, or for letting maintenance personnel into the home to work on the mechanical systems.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Trump began his remarks reflecting on the earlier event disrupted by gunfire.
    Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Saudi airspace has mostly stayed open during the war, while other regional hubs were disrupted for weeks.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • If Spain keep cool, then Argentina run hot; a warm-blooded, emotional, often chaotic side where performances swing wildly within games, never mind from one match to the next.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • In the chaotic main event, Cody Rhodes defeated Gunther by DQ when Sami Zayn interfered, escalating tensions ahead of Saturday's tag match.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • And this isn't even the first time the USC athletic department has gotten its ancient Greek literature confused.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • The Blazers say a handshake agreement with Mayor Keith Wilson, the city and the county was made in March, and are confused why there has been a shift.
    Jason Quick, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • In the past, her songs were so littered with personal details that listening felt voyeuristic.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • Black voters were shuffled around Houston, with much of the previous 9th Congressional District becoming the new 18th District.
    Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 23 July 2026
  • Several writers have also shuffled in and out of the project.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • But too many small tea candles or random candle holders can end up making your table look cluttered rather than eclectic.
    Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
  • In an already cluttered marketplace, Nava Ventures partner Kevin Chenault is convinced that this experience separates Cyclops from its competitors.
    Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • As Jonas tries to get work done upstairs, he is repeatedly disturbed by his mother, who is obnoxiously kvelling about his scientific breakthroughs to a neighbor in the yard.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • No matter how popular a priest is, we must be disturbed that the same man is being repeatedly accused.
    Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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“Jumbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumbled. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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