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Recent Examples of shambolic
The statement was the culmination of a two-month investigation into the shambolic events that ruined the closing stages of the final in January.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Beirut’s traffic — a shambolic affair in the best of times — became even more chaotic, with motorists honking and shouting in a bid to reach the highway.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
In January 2001, fed up with the shambolic and corrupt presidential rule of the former Manila mayor and movie star Joseph Estrada, Manileños once again took to EDSA in what became known as the Second People Power Revolution.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
That his was an almost farcical and shambolic attempt at an autogolpe does not change the gravity of what happened.
—Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Beirut’s traffic — a shambolic affair in the best of times — became even more chaotic, with motorists honking and shouting in a bid to reach the highway.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
In January 2001, fed up with the shambolic and corrupt presidential rule of the former Manila mayor and movie star Joseph Estrada, Manileños once again took to EDSA in what became known as the Second People Power Revolution.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
That his was an almost farcical and shambolic attempt at an autogolpe does not change the gravity of what happened.
—Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shambolic
Adjective
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His distinct sensibility — by turns theatrical, ironic, chaotic, heartfelt — was native to the Internet.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
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The media newsletters and trades have written up transcripts of chaotic meetings and tracked Weiss and new 60 Minutes chief Nick Bilton’s daily movements, while the Times has sent multiple push alerts to millions of readers for stories about the chaos inside CBS.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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During these takeovers, authorities say teens often assault people and sometimes each other, commit robberies and carry out other disorderly behavior.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Maryland State Police says these rallies include street racing, disorderly behavior, and blocking roadways.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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The experts say doctors need to aggressively screen for this—and disordered behavior that may not rise to a formal diagnosis—before, during and after treatment.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
4 June 2026
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Days after the season 4 premiere, Taylor addressed her history of disordered eating in a candid Instagram post.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Shambolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shambolic. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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