1
as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
at the last minute she rummaged a costume from the attic
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2
as in searching
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 rummaging
The cross-stitch border gives this kilim rug the feel of an heirloom piece–without the effort of rummaging through an estate sale.
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Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Videos went viral of bears rummaging through supermarket aisles and roaming school grounds, setting local communities on edge.
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Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
The first Newton to appear in the series in Season 3 came courtesy of some rummaging through eBay, where Mengual found a few real Newtons still in good condition.
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Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Ferrier saw Frost rummaging through his car and ran outside and into the middle of the street, charges say.
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Tangled charging cords and rummaging through your bag mid-flight are problems this little organizer pouch completely eliminates.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 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.
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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.
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ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
Digital rummaging tests would protect against this idea of over-broad and expansive surveillance.
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ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Videos went viral of bears rummaging through supermarket aisles and roaming school grounds, setting local communities on edge.
—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
The first Newton to appear in the series in Season 3 came courtesy of some rummaging through eBay, where Mengual found a few real Newtons still in good condition.
—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Ferrier saw Frost rummaging through his car and ran outside and into the middle of the street, charges say.
—
Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Tangled charging cords and rummaging through your bag mid-flight are problems this little organizer pouch completely eliminates.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 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
Digital rummaging tests would protect against this idea of over-broad and expansive surveillance.
—
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rummaging
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But the recent action on Anthropic, as well as asking OpenAI to limit its own newest model, comes after experts have fretted for months that Mythos could pose a security risk by giving hackers and other bad actors access to AI capable of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities exceptionally quickly.
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Good luck finding more than a few sad options hidden in a back corner at your local salon.
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French and Monaco authorities are searching for the attacker, whose motive is under investigation, Monaco's most senior government official, Minister of State Christophe Mirmand, told reporters.
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For five days Oswadeliz Núñez Ramírez has been frantically searching for her son across hospitals in La Guaira and Caracas.
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Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed four Sacramento-area eateries after discovering health food violations including dozens of German and American cockroaches in facilities, and restaurants unable to maintain proper holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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Inspired by LePage’s own experiences and drawing from the world of her graphic novels, the short follows a young woman searching for confidence in all the wrong places before discovering that true strength comes from within.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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Search-and-rescue experts often describe the first 72 to 96 hours after a major earthquake as the most critical window for locating survivors beneath collapsed structures.
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That said, some users report frustrations, especially around locating certain features, dealing with occasional bugs, or getting stuck in a login‑verification loop.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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“Rummaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rummaging. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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