rummage sales

plural of rummage sale
as in jumble sales

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Noun
  • Le Zotte reports that by the 1970s, more than 10 million garage sales were taking place in the United States every year, and people were paying more than $1 billion (cumulatively) for their neighbors’ discards.
    Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
  • Small knickknacks, like salt and pepper shakers, can be cute, but thrifting experts recommend against buying them at garage sales.
    Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Kerrie Kelly, the founder of Kerrie Kelly Studio, recommends steering clear of upholstered furniture at yard sales, too.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
  • Then came golf outings, yard sales and taking part in Alex's Million Mile every September.
    Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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“Rummage sales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rummage%20sales. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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