jungle

noun

ˈjəŋ-gəl How to pronounce jungle (audio)
Definition of junglenext
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 In the Buendías’ legacy of love and betrayal, loyalty and idealism, there was domestic and political violence, but there was also ice in the middle of the jungle and a sickness that put the whole town to sleep and girls that became witches. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 But the jungle is the least of the dangers awaiting her, and dark secrets about her own family await. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 The country has such a diversity of ecosystems, from deserts to jungles and the environments affected by pollution in the story can all be found here. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 Highlights include the verdant jungle at Cap Cana, the lush volcanic slopes above Saint-Pierre in Martinique, and the coral gardens off Kralendijk in Bonaire. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jungle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jungle
  1. jumble
  2. medley
  3. variety
  4. assortment
  5. collage
  6. menagerie
  7. clutter
Noun
  • 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
  • Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jumble
Noun
  • Sequenced at the center of a three-track medley, its death-dream logic deliberately evokes the SMiLE era’s dark, confusing edge.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Transfer the vegetable medley to a 13-by-18-by-1-inch sheet pan.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of medley
Noun
  • People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Arugula is a leafy green that can be incorporated into a variety of dishes from breakfast and lunch to dinner.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • Sake Sushi’s menu serves classic Japanese sashimi and Americanized sushi, including spicy salmon rolls, crunch roll and an assortment of baked, fried and cooked rolls.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Opening Thursday and live through early January, the shop will feature Ralph Lauren Purple Label and Ralph Lauren Collection alongside an assortment of luxury gifts.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • Pollard has also been immersed in surrealism and dada, fitting genres for a musician and visual artist who has a knack for bending words and images to his will — either via hallucinatory lyrics or collages that mesh realms both physical and meta.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026
  • His new album-length EP, cantu of the sower, merges these musical tabs into a collage of collages.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of collage
Noun
  • There’s the menagerie of found object ephemera that provides a sense of intimacy and personality (look for the wild bit of art hanging in the spa entrance).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Here, an indulgent, chocolatey taste combines with a menagerie of wellness benefits — from stronger joints, nails, and hair follicles to glowier skin.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of menagerie
Noun
  • Keep heat, grease, fabrics, and clutter under control, and check appliances and outlets for damage.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026
  • She's been working as a professional organizer for over two decades, and specializes in helping clients deal with paper clutter.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of clutter

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“Jungle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jungle. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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