as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
clearing out the jungle of boxes cluttering up the garage is her project for the weekend
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Recent Examples of jungle
The salmon-pink opera house with a dome the colour of Brazil’s flag was built in 1896, when that city in the middle of the jungle became one of the richest on the planet during the rubber boom.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The muddy pit in dense jungle miles from a road that had been the mine entrance has been the hub of rescue operations.
—Matt Gutman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
In 1848, a Guatemalan expedition led by Modesto Méndez, with Ambrosio Tut as a local guide, documented the site and brought it to wider attention, though by then, the jungle had swallowed much of it.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Removing the suckers gets rid of extra vines that will cause a tomato plant to outgrow its space, eventually turning into a tomato jungle.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The muddy pit in dense jungle miles from a road that had been the mine entrance has been the hub of rescue operations.
—Matt Gutman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
In 1848, a Guatemalan expedition led by Modesto Méndez, with Ambrosio Tut as a local guide, documented the site and brought it to wider attention, though by then, the jungle had swallowed much of it.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Removing the suckers gets rid of extra vines that will cause a tomato plant to outgrow its space, eventually turning into a tomato jungle.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jungle
Noun
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The dish originated at Coconuts Fort Lauderdale, where it’s served with bread to sop up the savory butter medley that settles at the bottom of the bowl.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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So why not really close the circle with an adrenalized medley of both to accompany Colbert’s departure?—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The rooms For a smaller resort, there's a surprising variety among the accommodations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Moreover, Frye said customer expectations continue to evolve towards ease of wear and comfort — which the brand has addressed with more casual styling in the assortment, while maintaining its commitment to craftsmanship.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Sure, in the light of the showroom, the 20-horsepower T could claim a utilitarian charm, its spindly frame topped with an assortment of interchangeable bodies and seating configurations.—
Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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Since the early 1960s, her drawings, watercolors, acrylics, and collages have run like scenic byways along the whooshing turnpike of contemporary art.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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On June 1, the 29-year-old Rhode founder shared a collage on Instagram of three black-and-white photos of herself in a dark cheeky thong bikini.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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In the coming years, as Erik Neander took over the baseball operations department, the Rays were at the forefront of analytics with defensive shifts, aggressive platoons, utilizing openers, creating a menagerie of arm slots in the bullpen and, yes, prioritizing exit velocity.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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This spring and summer, an interactive exhibit in Oakland will unleash a whole menagerie of cool dinosaurs upon the populace — turkey-sized velociraptors, spiky stegosaurs and of course big ol T-rex itself.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Once a home is cleaned out, the person with hoarding disorder should have regular check-ins with friends, family or case workers to keep the clutter from re-accumulating.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The city has cited the church for issues including unsanitary conditions, improper storage, and clutter on the property.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Jungle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jungle. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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