as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a rummage of textbooks, notebooks, and old school papers all over the desk
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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
at the last minute she rummaged a costume from the attic
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as in to search
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
he rummaged the desk drawer trying to find the spare keys
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Recent Examples of rummage
Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead of rummaging through containers and bags of food, stackable refrigerator bins are our favorite way to make everything easy to find and reach.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Jansen Prosecutors describe challenges organizing Epstein evidence Federal prosecutors describe the same problems searching through electronic documents in the Epstein case as casual observers have found rummaging through the records the Justice Department released.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Videos of bears rummaging through supermarket aisles, roaming school grounds and plucking persimmons from suburban backyards have gone viral on Japanese social media.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The suspects also rummaged through his unlocked van, but nothing was taken.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead of rummaging through containers and bags of food, stackable refrigerator bins are our favorite way to make everything easy to find and reach.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Jansen Prosecutors describe challenges organizing Epstein evidence Federal prosecutors describe the same problems searching through electronic documents in the Epstein case as casual observers have found rummaging through the records the Justice Department released.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Videos of bears rummaging through supermarket aisles, roaming school grounds and plucking persimmons from suburban backyards have gone viral on Japanese social media.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rummage
Noun
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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 result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Using this approach, the researchers found that small changes in binder distribution can dramatically affect battery performance.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The agency was seeking to search a strip club allegedly run by a criminal organization, according to a court document obtained by AP.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite being one of the league’s founding clubs, FCD is still searching for its first MLS Cup, a contrast to reigning champion Inter Miami, which lifted the trophy in just its eighth year of existence.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nearby is Fwala, a Qatari dialect word for a dessert assortment served to guests.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Besides a full assortment of hats, the store stocks Western apparel, cowboy boots, and handmade leather items.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mostly, Vitello saw Saturday as a day of learning, an opportunity to grow and discover more about his ballclub.—
Haley Smilow,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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According to reports, the latest issue was discovered in the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) of the rocket stack.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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The laws have been challenged by families representing a variety of religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and clergy, in addition to nonreligious families.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cardenas this month opened a new hibachi business, Hibachi La Ceiba, where the main dishes are made with his own house made teriyaki that comes in sweet or spicy varieties and contains a little less salt than most teriyaki.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Join the event for an easy 90-minute walk to sight and learn about the winter avian community.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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In addition, parents tended to be confident that children could learn to like most adult foods.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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A week after reviving her Prince routine to honor fans during a meet at Minnesota, Chiles seamlessly transitioned back at Pauley Pavilion to her energetic routine set to a medley of hits by icons Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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True to form, a medley of diamond jewelry and a black leather handbag rounded out Rihanna’s Valentine’s Day look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Rummage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rummage. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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