as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the exhibit was a hodgepodge of mediocre art, bad art, and really bad art
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Recent Examples of hodgepodge
Previous studies on these fascinating, transitioning galaxies were a bit of a hodgepodge.
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Today’s trivia finishes up May-issue week with a hodgepodge of topics from the magazine.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Canton Village LLCs, which is co-owned by businessman Akrum Sheikh of Orange, is telling town officials that its plan would make the shopping complex more attractive, serve modern consumer needs and resolve the hodgepodge traffic flow that has existed at the property for decades.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
At last official count last year, the population in this hodgepodge of industrial plants, cow fields and ramshackle trailers was 16.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Today’s trivia finishes up May-issue week with a hodgepodge of topics from the magazine.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Canton Village LLCs, which is co-owned by businessman Akrum Sheikh of Orange, is telling town officials that its plan would make the shopping complex more attractive, serve modern consumer needs and resolve the hodgepodge traffic flow that has existed at the property for decades.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
At last official count last year, the population in this hodgepodge of industrial plants, cow fields and ramshackle trailers was 16.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hodgepodge
Noun
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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
Noun
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The dish originated at Coconuts Fort Lauderdale, where it’s served with bread to sop up the savory butter medley that settles at the bottom of the bowl.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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So why not really close the circle with an adrenalized medley of both to accompany Colbert’s departure?—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The rooms For a smaller resort, there's a surprising variety among the accommodations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Moreover, Frye said customer expectations continue to evolve towards ease of wear and comfort — which the brand has addressed with more casual styling in the assortment, while maintaining its commitment to craftsmanship.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Sure, in the light of the showroom, the 20-horsepower T could claim a utilitarian charm, its spindly frame topped with an assortment of interchangeable bodies and seating configurations.—
Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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Since the early 1960s, her drawings, watercolors, acrylics, and collages have run like scenic byways along the whooshing turnpike of contemporary art.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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On June 1, the 29-year-old Rhode founder shared a collage on Instagram of three black-and-white photos of herself in a dark cheeky thong bikini.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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The result was a mishmash of defense pairings.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Denver was left, after a regular-season stretch run and a berth in the AFC Championship Game, with a mishmash of running backs with noteable holes in their skill sets.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Hodgepodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hodgepodge. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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