as in jumbles
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the paper got lost in the shuffle on his desk
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as in stomps
to move heavily or clumsily
the old man shuffled across the floor in his slippers
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as in disrupts
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
shuffle the cards and deal five to each player
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Recent Examples of shuffles
Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
Best for recovery shuffles around the house or yard, these slides deliver pure luxury when your legs need kindness.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
Up front, Knoblauch’s line shuffles have drawn the ire of fans, but veterans Frederic and now Mangiapane have not scored at pace while playing on the McDavid line.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Related Stories Her departure follows the studio’s recent merger with Skydance, which has resulted in several significant executive shuffles.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Within seconds of inhaling the foul odor, the white dog springs back in disgust and hastily shuffles to the other side of the bed, as though trying to escape the smell altogether.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
On the other end, a rotating setup of scenes and lighting equipment shuffles into place.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
Gakpo is deeper, and Wirtz pushes forward as the central member of Liverpool’s forward line, while Ekitike shuffles across as the left of the trio.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Because global air travel shuffles millions of people around the world daily, an outbreak of a very contagious disease anywhere can become a threat everywhere.
—Amy E. Stambach, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Arthur shuffles out of his cell, seemingly more emaciated, all jutting shoulder bones on his exposed back.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
Berkshire Hathaway shuffles ranks Todd Combs’ departure was just one in a series of executive moves at Berkshire Hathaway as CEO Warren Buffett prepares to hand the holding company over to Greg Abel.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
Best for recovery shuffles around the house or yard, these slides deliver pure luxury when your legs need kindness.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
Up front, Knoblauch’s line shuffles have drawn the ire of fans, but veterans Frederic and now Mangiapane have not scored at pace while playing on the McDavid line.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Related Stories Her departure follows the studio’s recent merger with Skydance, which has resulted in several significant executive shuffles.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Within seconds of inhaling the foul odor, the white dog springs back in disgust and hastily shuffles to the other side of the bed, as though trying to escape the smell altogether.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
On the other end, a rotating setup of scenes and lighting equipment shuffles into place.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
That’s a solid dramatic question, but one that might’ve been more productive as an inciting incident, as too much of this low-budget drama shuffles around subjects that demand incisive action in 2025, effectively creating a subtle irony that undermines the film’s own point.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
Gakpo is deeper, and Wirtz pushes forward as the central member of Liverpool’s forward line, while Ekitike shuffles across as the left of the trio.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Because global air travel shuffles millions of people around the world daily, an outbreak of a very contagious disease anywhere can become a threat everywhere.
—Amy E. Stambach, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Arthur shuffles out of his cell, seemingly more emaciated, all jutting shoulder bones on his exposed back.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shuffles
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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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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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The sequel, which has the Ghostbusters facing off with the spirit of Vigo the Carpathian and his profoundly negative vibes, ends in a joyous celebration that brings the Big Apple together while an animated Statue of Liberty stomps to the rescue.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2025
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The guy just f****** stomps right on my face.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Aug. 2025
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The condition disrupts the production of CoQ10, a molecule essential for generating energy inside cells, leading to rapid neurological decline and loss of mobility.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2026
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In other words, alcohol disrupts hydration, irritates the gut, inflames blood vessels, messes with sleep, and forces your liver into metabolic overdrive.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, increased sourcing diversification across different regions can pose a risk to quality and consistency across denim assortments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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For consumers, the near-term impact will likely mean tighter assortments on the shelf, fewer niche flavors and package variations, but more emphasis on crowd-pleasing core products.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Ennin gets up and stumbles down the block before collapsing next to a building.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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There’s a fine line between righteousness and self-satisfaction, and the second season, which premieres on HBO Max on January 8, frequently stumbles into the latter territory.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Red Rising is a book that seems to confuses some politically right-leaning readers, something which frustrates but doesn’t surprise Abughazaleh.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
19 Dec. 2025
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Mars’ clash with Neptune clouds your judgment and confuses your intuition.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Here, she's seen performing on her variety show, which featured a number of famous guests and her own musical medleys.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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A lot of those songs wind up in the polka medleys.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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Another possibility is that there is a relic magnetic field that exists between galaxies which remains from the early universe and disturbs low-energy gamma-rays.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The water is perfectly clear — until someone brushes the side of the cave or disturbs the soft bottom, sending fine silt particles billowing into the beam of a headlamp.—
Jennifer Walker,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Shuffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shuffles. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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