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
Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025
This is depicted in images Android Authority discovered while rummaging around in Samsung’s One UI 8 software.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Flash forward to the pandemic, when Sir Paul — like the rest of us — started rummaging through closets.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2025
While Kardashian was begging for her life, the men rummaged through her belongings and stole roughly millions of dollars worth of jewelry from her.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Verb
The following day the student discovered that someone had rummaged through the car and thrown stuff around, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by the Star-Telegram.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025
This is depicted in images Android Authority discovered while rummaging around in Samsung’s One UI 8 software.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Flash forward to the pandemic, when Sir Paul — like the rest of us — started rummaging through closets.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2025
While Kardashian was begging for her life, the men rummaged through her belongings and stole roughly millions of dollars worth of jewelry from her.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rummage
Noun
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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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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Pastor Donnie Swaggart, 70, said his father was found about 8 a.m. at his home and revived before being taken to a local hospital.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Details on past launches can be found at the end of file.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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This happened during the Great Depression as Congress was searching for a way to boost revenue and protect domestic businesses from cheap imports.—
Mike Patton,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Investigators are still searching for leads in the death of a 27-year-old man who was shot in Denver five years ago, according to the police department.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
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Published on June 18, 2025 By Mark Ellwood From Napa Valley to Naples to near London, this week’s assortment from The Vault is a world-class, world-spanning collection.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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Naveena Denim Mills’ new Lume collection, featuring luxurious silk blends, is drawing interest from brands aiming to enhance their denim assortments with elevated comfort, eco-conscious materials, and refined aesthetics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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Cops responding to a 911 call around 1:30 p.m. discovered the woman unconscious and unresponsive in a house on Avenue X near W. 13th St. in Gravesend, according to police.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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That entrance was eventually discovered in Nueva Tijuana, a neighborhood only a few blocks from the U.S. border.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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So unless Guerin has something unforeseen up his sleeve to add a center via trade, their best option could be in Tuesday’s opening of free agency, though the options remaining there aren’t exactly of the top-six variety.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Other varieties provide additional design elements such as interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulous fall foliage to enhance the garden all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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To learn more about Blanco Ahumado, as well as the history and legacy of Clase Azul, visit claseazul.com.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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Central to the trek is connecting with the region’s Sherpa people, and learning about their culture through song, dance, and food.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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Dudley, who won an Academy prize for her work on The Full Monty, took to the stage to perform a medley of her work, including Poldark and Jeeves and Wooster.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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One major selling point, according to a SELF tester, is that this medley doesn’t skimp on the chocolate chunks.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 June 2025
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“Rummage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rummage. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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