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
Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Small, phallic-looking worms rummaged through ocean-floor sediments while blind swimming beasts flung out whiplike tentacles to ensnare prey.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Clip-On Earrings When rummaging through a grandmother's jewelry box, you're almost guaranteed to stumble upon a pair of clip-on earrings.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Elderly people walk the streets alone —some rummaging through trash, others standing in long lines for the bread and rice provided by the ration book, the basic subsidized foods the state guarantees to every Cuban.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Boo Mitchell rummaged around and found an old gift bottle of Four Roses bourbon given to Willie Mitchell.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Small, phallic-looking worms rummaged through ocean-floor sediments while blind swimming beasts flung out whiplike tentacles to ensnare prey.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Clip-On Earrings When rummaging through a grandmother's jewelry box, you're almost guaranteed to stumble upon a pair of clip-on earrings.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Elderly people walk the streets alone —some rummaging through trash, others standing in long lines for the bread and rice provided by the ration book, the basic subsidized foods the state guarantees to every Cuban.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rummage
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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She was found under the bed, wrapped in a blanket and concealed by life vests.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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After her grandmother died, the family found letters Smith had written home during the war.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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At first glance, this quiet corner of the North Atlantic might seem an unlikely place to search for animal life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Employees searched the area but could not find him, according to law enforcement.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Each sister influenced a different section of the assortment, which Quay developed to reflect their individual styles while still reading as one family offering.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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Looking ahead Beyond the fidgets that make up the majority of their inventory, Victoria Essie Studio still sells an assortment of earrings and homewares like trinket dishes and coasters.—
Jennifer Liu
Valentina Duarte,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Charleston may be known for its Southern charm, but there’s a lot more to learn in this city, as my family discovered.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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That leaves a lot of room for a variety of outcomes, depending on how the additional 12 Republicans vote.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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Swift covered a variety of topics while speaking with Colbert, from her Kansas City Chiefs star fiancé Travis Kelce being the love of her life to getting her masters back.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Since that occurred, stadium management has met with the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and other Town leaders to learn the reasons for the modifications and to work towards an amendment to the stadium lease that would build upon our decades-long partnership.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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He was raised by grandparents and was told Rachel was his sister, only learning the truth in adulthood.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Kenny Loggins stopped by The Tonight Show to showcase a medley of his songs on classroom instruments alongside Jimmy Fallon and the Roots.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2026
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Plus a white sangria mixed with a medley of berries (Perini Ranch Steakhouse Cocktails again), thanks to resident bartender Chris Morocco.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
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“Rummage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rummage. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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