as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
gave away a ragbag of souvenirs and trinkets she had accumulated over the years
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Recent Examples of ragbag
Set at a different gathering or celebration each week, the show followed Los Angeles’s worst catering crew—a ragbag of struggling actors, writers, and comedians glued to their flip phones, who approach basic hospitality like an exotic custom.
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Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2023
In our ragbag of stereotypes, ostriches have thus become the quintessential dim-witted animals.
—National Geographic, 4 Aug. 2020
The result is a colorful, yet cohesive ragbag that’s symbolic of the cultural diversity in today’s society.
—Andrea Alonso, Los Angeles Magazine, 4 Apr. 2018
Thirty-two of its passengers—a ragbag of revolutionaries and their family members—were on their way to Russia.
—Andrew Stuttaford, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2017
Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2023
In our ragbag of stereotypes, ostriches have thus become the quintessential dim-witted animals.
—National Geographic, 4 Aug. 2020
The result is a colorful, yet cohesive ragbag that’s symbolic of the cultural diversity in today’s society.
—Andrea Alonso, Los Angeles Magazine, 4 Apr. 2018
Thirty-two of its passengers—a ragbag of revolutionaries and their family members—were on their way to Russia.
—Andrew Stuttaford, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ragbag
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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The restaurant’s veggie penne pasta ($17) comes with a medley of vegetables with a roasted tomato-coconut sauce.Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Carrie Underwood is set to perform just before the ball drops, ringing in the new year with a medley of her greatest hits.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Check in here: Runners will find a warm welcome at Corpo Santo Hotel, a property near the finish line that offers a marathon kit filled with an assortment of amenities, including water and energy bars along with a complimentary massage.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Oort Cloud Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2025
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The other four phones use a variety of MediaTek chipsets.Dominic Preston, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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In states with medical marijuana, the substance can be prescribed by a doctor, including to treat a variety of conditions such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, severe nausea and Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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The buzzword might feel trendy, but the concept goes deeper than aesthetic collages or repeating affirmations in the mirror.Daisy Maldonado, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Through surreal collages, abstract dreamscapes, and hauntingly beautiful animals, EMA paints a picture of humanity’s past, present, and future in the midst of challenges and changes.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Ragbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragbag. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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