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
Trump orders a limited air attack in a remote Venezuelan area, perhaps targeting a base of the National Liberation Army (ELN) narco-guerrilla group on the border with Colombia, a Venezuelan military runway or a cocaine lab in the jungle.
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Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Scurrying ants, so tiny that the grass must have felt like a jungle to them.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Narrated by David Attenborough, this film follows a remarkable group of orangutans in the pristine jungles of Sumatra.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
From January to June, rising water levels bring the canopy and its wildlife closer, while from July to December, receding waters reveal intricate jungle trails, offering an astonishing perspective of the towering trees.
—Jen Richt, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Scurrying ants, so tiny that the grass must have felt like a jungle to them.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Narrated by David Attenborough, this film follows a remarkable group of orangutans in the pristine jungles of Sumatra.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
From January to June, rising water levels bring the canopy and its wildlife closer, while from July to December, receding waters reveal intricate jungle trails, offering an astonishing perspective of the towering trees.
—Jen Richt, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jungle
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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To open the big anniversary show, McEntire performed a decade-spanning medley, saluting one Song of the Year winner from each of the past six decades.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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More than half are nurses, and the rest are a medley of employees who each occupy a special niche in the hospital.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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His acting style had an influence on a variety of actors, including Martin Sheen, who’s been vocal about Dean’s impact on his career.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Having people with a variety of backgrounds work together on a project ups the likelihood that our interpretations are accurate.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Oct. 2025
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November brings with it a stacked assortment of theatrical releases.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kardashian styled her outfit similarly to how Campbell's fashion show look, accessorizing with a black shawl, an assortment of silver statement necklaces and black leather boots.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Behind the scenes, Meta AI analyzes photo details, like lighting, people and events, to group similar moments and create polished collage layouts automatically.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Maybe create a collage at some point.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The menagerie began with a neighbor’s three dozen goats; he’d been drafted and needed someone to care for them.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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The actress, who worked with the ever-inventive Mezzocchi on the expansive The Wind and the Rain, has a whole menagerie of personas at her disposal.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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The witch’s new year calls for a spiritual refresh, which is why Fernando Salinas opts to remove clutter and clear stale energy.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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The set comes in three heights, which adds dimension without clutter.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Jungle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jungle. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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