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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
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
As Major League Baseball scrambles to accommodate the local distribution needs of more than a half-dozen clubs formerly affiliated with the Main Street Sports RSNs, the Atlanta Braves have elected to take matters into their own hands.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Now, in the heat of an election year, the court’s decision scrambles that message.
—Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
When a damaging news cycle lingers, Trump is prone to, fully intentionally and knowingly, introducing a new, even more sensational headline of his own making, a distraction that scrambles the media's focus and divides his critics' energy.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … FROZEN STANDOFF – US scrambles to reopen Cold War base as Russia deploys 54 icebreakers vs America's 2.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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
The adventure through Rainbow Canyon was a more moderate hike, with a handful of technical scrambles up dry waterfalls.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Last-minute documentation scrambles.
—Muchaneta Ten Napel, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
In that framing, stability can look like fewer surprises and fewer last-minute scrambles, not flawless tracking.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 23, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
For bigger scrambles, a wider whisk will speed the process along without sacrificing quality.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Romania alone experienced multiple drone incursions and debris discoveries over several months, often triggering fighter scrambles.
—Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Veggie scrambles, savory grain breakfast bowls, and homemade waffles are some examples of breakfast foods that can lower high cholesterol.
—Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
As Major League Baseball scrambles to accommodate the local distribution needs of more than a half-dozen clubs formerly affiliated with the Main Street Sports RSNs, the Atlanta Braves have elected to take matters into their own hands.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Now, in the heat of an election year, the court’s decision scrambles that message.
—Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
When a damaging news cycle lingers, Trump is prone to, fully intentionally and knowingly, introducing a new, even more sensational headline of his own making, a distraction that scrambles the media's focus and divides his critics' energy.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … FROZEN STANDOFF – US scrambles to reopen Cold War base as Russia deploys 54 icebreakers vs America's 2.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
The adventure through Rainbow Canyon was a more moderate hike, with a handful of technical scrambles up dry waterfalls.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Last-minute documentation scrambles.
—Muchaneta Ten Napel, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
In that framing, stability can look like fewer surprises and fewer last-minute scrambles, not flawless tracking.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 23, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
For bigger scrambles, a wider whisk will speed the process along without sacrificing quality.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Romania alone experienced multiple drone incursions and debris discoveries over several months, often triggering fighter scrambles.
—Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Veggie scrambles, savory grain breakfast bowls, and homemade waffles are some examples of breakfast foods that can lower high cholesterol.
—Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrambles
Verb
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Needs some fresh air and so leaves his flat and climbs the staircase to the top of the building.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Arching canes feature showy pink blooms in the spring through fall with quite the display–the vine climbs up to 15 feet tall and 6 feet wide.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The back line compresses space, the midfield disrupts passing lanes and Ferree has commanded his box with composure beyond his years.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Alcohol disrupts a person’s motor skills, which can affect their control of their vehicle.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 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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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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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
Noun
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Don't forget to check on them during extremely hot weather—even drought-tolerant varieties may need more water when housed in terracotta during the summer.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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The menu is big on fresh fish, and the wine list of more than 500 varieties is great for pairing.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 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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An actress in 1962 Cuban, as its missiles crisis rages, confuses her role in a film and real life.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 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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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scrambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrambles. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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