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
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
He's known to sneak off to the recycling bin on the regular, rummaging through the recyclables to find his favorite brew.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Catching my teen rummaging through my closet is oddly flattering.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 July 2025
In some videos, users have shared other funny fiascos, like dropping a phone on the ledge of a balcony just out of reach or spotting a pair of mice rummaging through a shelving unit.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 22 July 2025
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Verb
Throughout, her signature dusky vocal leads listeners through a complex tapestry of sounds, rummaging through styles and genres, without ever abandoning her musical core.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
He's known to sneak off to the recycling bin on the regular, rummaging through the recyclables to find his favorite brew.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Catching my teen rummaging through my closet is oddly flattering.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 July 2025
In some videos, users have shared other funny fiascos, like dropping a phone on the ledge of a balcony just out of reach or spotting a pair of mice rummaging through a shelving unit.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rummage
Noun
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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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Drivers from outside of Finneytown, using GPS to find Dutch Bros, don't know alternate routes to the store.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Analyzing its grocery orders that included candy in 2024, Instacart found each state's Halloween candy preferences.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The cooler will be searched and tagged at the gate.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The private archeological company exclusively searches for treasure and artifacts from the 1715 Treasure Fleet, a fleet of Spanish ships that sank off the coast of Florida in 1715 while carrying massive amounts of precious cargo, per the organization’s official website.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Several good, young A’s players Kurtz’s performance this season has put him near the front of the pack offensively on an A’s team that boasts an assortment of young talent.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Appetizer options include mini crab cakes and salmon bites, served alongside an assortment of specialty cocktails to wash it all down.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Investigators discovered additional body parts inside the Gein home, including the remains of Mary Hogan, a 51-year-old tavern owner who had been missing for three years.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Miami police officers discovered a car riddled with bullets Friday night, with no one around.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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In United's Polaris cabin, the airline serves a variety of soft drinks, spirits, and beer.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are a variety of treatments, including counseling, medications and support groups, to help people who want to end that dependency.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Tennessean requested additional records to learn how many of those students are enrolled at each school, along with more detailed demographic information on the students.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mendelson couldn't be more excited for a new audience to learn about the legend who rewrote Hollywood's rules, captivated crowds and devoted her platform to the AIDS crisis.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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These launch providers are racing a medley of Chinese rocket builders to become the second company to land and reuse a first stage booster.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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My first dish, the Peruvian Ceviche, as suggested by my chef, was a stunning medley.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Rummage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rummage. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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