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as in mess
a state in which everything is out of order
the house is always in a jumble before and after vacation trips
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as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a jumble of rubber bands, batteries, and pencil stubs all stuffed into that drawer
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as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
the contest editor has jumbled the letters of some common words
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Recent Examples of jumble
François Candelon, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2023
In just over two minutes, the song was done, and the gecs were on to more tracks, more genres, more dazzling jumbles.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 27 July 2023
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
If told conventionally, its remix of fantasy tropes might seem jumbled.
—Gabriel Winslow-Yost, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Teams are often burdened with jumbles of different KPIs that say different things, especially as operations become more complex.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2023
In just over two minutes, the song was done, and the gecs were on to more tracks, more genres, more dazzling jumbles.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 27 July 2023
Verb
This haziness clouds the duration of the series, jumbling the narrative overall.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
If told conventionally, its remix of fantasy tropes might seem jumbled.
—Gabriel Winslow-Yost, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumble
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Lioness is a mess of political signifiers without a coherent political worldview.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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The trick is to work out how the complicated mess of standards, confusing acronyms, and sci-fi-sounding features translate to better Wi-Fi in your home.Simon Hill, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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The band played a medley of midtempo, downbeat, and atmospheric arrangements, with Glasper providing sparse, complimentary vocals and jokingly claiming credit whenever one of the musicians would turn in an impressive solo performance.William E. Ketchum III, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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His chance encounter with the piano led Jones to try a medley of instruments before settling on the trumpet.Kristin McGrath, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Harris supporters called Trump a threat to democracy for his refusal to concede his 2020 loss to Biden, unfounded election fraud claims and his supporters’ Capitol riot to disrupt Biden’s presidential certification.Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Having studied the chaotic aftermath of the 2020 election, both were now eying plans to disrupt each of the procedural steps between Election Day and the Inauguration, such as the December 11th deadline for each state to ascertain a winner, and the December 17th meeting of each state’s electors.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Forecasters said the storm could cause dangerous surf and riptides across the whole Gulf region in the coming days, after causing havoc in Cuba where millions are still without power.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The renowned killer known as the Baba Yaga returned to wreak more violent havoc for three more movies: 2017's John Wick: Chapter 2, 2019's John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum, and 2023's John Wick: Chapter 4.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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There’s a big crowd sipping on an assortment of cocktails from the open bar while watching the results come in.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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What's in the Military Aid Package According to the DoD, the package—which will be drawn from U.S. inventories—will include a large assortment of equipment and weapons.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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While the technical side of blockchain may still confuse most people, the concept of digital currency is mainstream.Lisa Loud, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But also tossed into the mix is electronic warfare, and its ability to confuse, throw off and shut down navigation systems on weapons flying across the battlefield each day.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Harris campaign reasons that there is a cross-partisan population of voters who differ on policy preferences but share a common exhaustion with the chaos, division, and demagoguery of Donald Trump.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Why is it Called the 'God of Chaos' Asteroid? Apophis is the ancient Greek name for the Egyptian god of chaos Apep.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Studies have shown the cannabis plant can help with a variety of medical ailments, including anxiety.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The rapper has been involved with a variety of political causes, largely Democratic ones, per the newspaper.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Jumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumble. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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