1
as in to climb
to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling
the toddler scrambled up the stairs
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2
as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
scrambled the letters of the word
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as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a scramble of pens and pencils in the desk drawer
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Recent Examples of scramble
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Scientists scrambled to find money to keep their research alive.
—Marin Wolf — Boston Globe, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Purdy had their longest runs, on 10- and 11-yard scrambles.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Cannon plays a Hollywood power agent scrambling to land Baldwin as the marquee name for a collapsing production.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Scientists scrambled to find money to keep their research alive.
—Marin Wolf — Boston Globe, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Maye also had some timely scrambles that led to 41 yards.
—Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Purdy had their longest runs, on 10- and 11-yard scrambles.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scramble
Verb
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Internationally, major hubs like Amsterdam Schiphol, Toronto Pearson and Tokyo Haneda saw cancellation numbers climb into the double digits.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Step by careful step, Holbrook climbed, holding out bologna and cheese until two pairs of cautious eyes peeked back.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Bullet train services were temporarily disrupted, and cameras mounted on buildings showed visible shaking.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2026
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However, drinking caffeinated tea too late in the day can disrupt sleep.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
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Even with my winter boots and sturdy soles, caution dictates a short stride, a shuffling gait end eyes riveted to the slippery ground.—
Thomas Cangelosi,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2026
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First, the sophomore shuffled back into coverage after showing A-gap pressure to intercept a Bryce Underwood pass over the middle of the field, ending a key fourth-quarter drive.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Head to Chocolate Meltdown and sample a variety of treats that'll be sure to please your sweet tooth.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Delhomme was interviewed by Observer columnist Scott Fowler, who in 17 minutes probed the Panthers Hall of Honor inductee on a variety of topics.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Farmers’ Almanac will be gone for good after its final 2026 edition, not to be confused with The Old Farmer's Almanac, a separate publication.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Blue Origin also launches New Shepard from Texas The New Glenn spacecraft is not to be confused with Blue Origin's much smaller New Shepard rocket that the company launches from West Texas on brief trips taking paying passengers high above Earth's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As Spring told Fortune, Macy’s recent success—including its best quarter for sales growth in three years—is thanks to a playbook focused on less store clutter, a more focused assortment of products and brands, and more staffing in key departments such as women’s shoes and dresses.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rose tells Shaw that her community is concerned about sacred remains being disturbed.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 34-year-old appeared to have deactivated her X account after disturbing posts on her account resurfaced online.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Scramble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scramble. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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