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as in climbs
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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as in disrupts
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
scrambled the letters of the word
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as in jumbles
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 scrambles
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
This heady trail meanders through serene forest and scrambles up 3,130 feet of grand alpine passes into the heart of the 217,088-acre Sawtooth Wilderness.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Hindustan Times | Getty Images Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian within hours of Tehran’s new supreme leader vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as New Delhi scrambles to mitigate energy supply risks.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
But in the Perfect Tides games, Mara’s mom is struggling financially in the wake of her husband’s death, and as a college student, Mara scrambles for resources.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Colby scrambles through someone else’s bag like way back in season two, and someone hallucinates beef jerky.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Refocusing the world's attention on Gaza is a challenge for aid groups and others as Iran scrambles for new leadership and explosions continue in Tehran, Israel and around the Middle East.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
The plastic ball and rubber rollers build up charge that scrambles the electronics and causes unexpected shutdowns.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 01, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
Richard’s meltdown goes viral, putting his role — and maybe his career — on ice while his long-suffering agent, Alvy (Tony Shalhoub), scrambles to clean up the mess.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
And while not nearly as long or strenuous as the Grand Canyon, this hike packs nearly as much adrenaline through route-finding, scrambles, and boulder-hopping.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
In a twist of wartime irony, the United States has moved to ease sanctions on Iranian oil to cool surging energy prices, a potential boon for Tehran as Washington scrambles to contain the economic shockwaves of its military campaign.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
In a match with multiple scrambles, challenge bricks and referee reviews, Gonzales’ takedown was the difference in the 4-2 decision.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Best Amazon Kitchen Deals Upgrade your kitchen with the $20 Lodge cast iron that makes easy work of egg scrambles, omelets, bacon, steaks, and stir fries.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Planned as a casual, airy café, Canopy from the owners of Oak Park aims to serve thoughtful morning and midday dishes such as grain bowls, scrambles, sandwiches, salads and seasonal baked goods.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The best hiking pants earn their place in our packing list the hard way—through scree scrambles, sweaty switchbacks, and the kind of bushwhacking that tests each and every seam.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
Last-minute documentation scrambles.
—Muchaneta Ten Napel, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
The approval comes as San Jose — consistently ranked among the most expensive cities in the country — scrambles to meet housing targets.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
This heady trail meanders through serene forest and scrambles up 3,130 feet of grand alpine passes into the heart of the 217,088-acre Sawtooth Wilderness.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Hindustan Times | Getty Images Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian within hours of Tehran’s new supreme leader vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as New Delhi scrambles to mitigate energy supply risks.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
But in the Perfect Tides games, Mara’s mom is struggling financially in the wake of her husband’s death, and as a college student, Mara scrambles for resources.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Colby scrambles through someone else’s bag like way back in season two, and someone hallucinates beef jerky.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Refocusing the world's attention on Gaza is a challenge for aid groups and others as Iran scrambles for new leadership and explosions continue in Tehran, Israel and around the Middle East.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
The plastic ball and rubber rollers build up charge that scrambles the electronics and causes unexpected shutdowns.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 01, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
Richard’s meltdown goes viral, putting his role — and maybe his career — on ice while his long-suffering agent, Alvy (Tony Shalhoub), scrambles to clean up the mess.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Buxton has a habit of eating egg, ham and cheese scrambles; now Lewis does, too.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
And while not nearly as long or strenuous as the Grand Canyon, this hike packs nearly as much adrenaline through route-finding, scrambles, and boulder-hopping.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
In a twist of wartime irony, the United States has moved to ease sanctions on Iranian oil to cool surging energy prices, a potential boon for Tehran as Washington scrambles to contain the economic shockwaves of its military campaign.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
In a match with multiple scrambles, challenge bricks and referee reviews, Gonzales’ takedown was the difference in the 4-2 decision.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Best Amazon Kitchen Deals Upgrade your kitchen with the $20 Lodge cast iron that makes easy work of egg scrambles, omelets, bacon, steaks, and stir fries.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Planned as a casual, airy café, Canopy from the owners of Oak Park aims to serve thoughtful morning and midday dishes such as grain bowls, scrambles, sandwiches, salads and seasonal baked goods.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The best hiking pants earn their place in our packing list the hard way—through scree scrambles, sweaty switchbacks, and the kind of bushwhacking that tests each and every seam.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
Last-minute documentation scrambles.
—Muchaneta Ten Napel, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrambles
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One fan in a birthday crown and sash climbs a nearby tree to try and get a better view, ignoring security guards and a disgruntled NYPD officer who attempted to get him down.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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When temperatures drop, gas demand climbs, and constrained pipelines that supply the region reach capacity, pushing up electric prices.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
10 Apr. 2026
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Airlines around the world have been grappling with volatile oil markets as fighting near the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global supplies.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Spilling kills ocean wildlife, fouls beaches and disrupts coastal economies.—
Kristen Monsell,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
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His colleague, a newly qualified environmental engineer, clambers up onto the backseat.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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Joe, glowering, stalks off through the crowd, clambers into his vehicle, and drives off.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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Tristan returns home and greets James while Siegfried shuffles the woman out the window.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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That is not unique — Major League Baseball’s offseason shuffles along at a deliberate pace, just as the Dodgers historically have liked.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The brand offers 2-ounce travel varieties, but these are hard to find.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Unlike turf grass, many varieties of moss thrive in shade and acidic soils that are compact and heavy with clay.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The low-performing chefs are Rhoda, whose lamb confuses the kids; Sherry, whose grits were oddly flavored; and Oscar, whose puff pastry soaked up all the deep-fryer oil.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Go somewhere that confuses your algorithm.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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According to the company, the layouts within the fulfillment center are optimized for high-SKU density, and are designed to enable rapid picking across deep garment inventories and high-volume footwear assortments.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Scrambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrambles. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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