as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
gave away a ragbag of souvenirs and trinkets she had accumulated over the years
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Recent Examples of ragbag
Set at a different gathering or celebration each week, the show followed Los Angeles’s worst catering crew—a ragbag of struggling actors, writers, and comedians glued to their flip phones, who approach basic hospitality like an exotic custom.
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Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2023
In our ragbag of stereotypes, ostriches have thus become the quintessential dim-witted animals.
—National Geographic, 4 Aug. 2020
The result is a colorful, yet cohesive ragbag that’s symbolic of the cultural diversity in today’s society.
—Andrea Alonso, Los Angeles Magazine, 4 Apr. 2018
Thirty-two of its passengers—a ragbag of revolutionaries and their family members—were on their way to Russia.
—Andrew Stuttaford, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2017
Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2023
In our ragbag of stereotypes, ostriches have thus become the quintessential dim-witted animals.
—National Geographic, 4 Aug. 2020
The result is a colorful, yet cohesive ragbag that’s symbolic of the cultural diversity in today’s society.
—Andrea Alonso, Los Angeles Magazine, 4 Apr. 2018
Thirty-two of its passengers—a ragbag of revolutionaries and their family members—were on their way to Russia.
—Andrew Stuttaford, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ragbag
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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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The dishes are fresh and vibrant, infusing a medley of spices with quality ingredients to produce tasty creations.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Here, she's seen performing on her variety show, which featured a number of famous guests and her own musical medleys.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The flowers look similar to wildflowers or cosmos, and come in a colorful assortment of autumnal shades like deep red, burnt orange, and light orange.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Customers will find an assortment of authentic French pastries, sandwiches, coffee and more.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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The event can be prompted by a variety of factors, such as a flight-or-fight response, sensory stimulation or curiosity.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Of the varieties of beans available, a half-cup serving typically provides 5 to 10 grams (g) of protein.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The two made their relationship Instagram official in April when Williams shared a collage of photos of Tatum on her Instagram Stories for his 45th birthday.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Allen praised Keaton’s multifaceted talents beyond acting, noting her work as a writer, photographer, collage artist, home decorator, and director.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Ragbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragbag. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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