as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a rummage of textbooks, notebooks, and old school papers all over the desk
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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
at the last minute she rummaged a costume from the attic
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as in to search
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
he rummaged the desk drawer trying to find the spare keys
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Recent Examples of rummage
Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
Security footage allegedly showed Briggs dressed in black and rummaging through drawers, police noted in court documents.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024
The newborn girl was found by a man rummaging for recyclables in a dumpster behind a business in the 5400 block of La Sierra Avenue in Riverside on Oct. 13, 1987, Riverside police said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Extra perks included a pair of Air Jordan sneakers for each guest, a chance to rummage through a closet filled with stylish outfits, and turntables to channel your inner DJ Jazzy Jeff.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
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Hours later, Tavares showed up to a Suisun City home where the woman and another local artist were hanging out, and began rummaging around the home in search of a pistol.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
Security footage allegedly showed Briggs dressed in black and rummaging through drawers, police noted in court documents.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024
The newborn girl was found by a man rummaging for recyclables in a dumpster behind a business in the 5400 block of La Sierra Avenue in Riverside on Oct. 13, 1987, Riverside police said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Extra perks included a pair of Air Jordan sneakers for each guest, a chance to rummage through a closet filled with stylish outfits, and turntables to channel your inner DJ Jazzy Jeff.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rummage
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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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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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Teenagers spent an average of 4.8 hours each day on social media platforms, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat found to be the most attractive to younger users.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety Moreover, those who have highly specialized skills — research, analytics, marketing, finance — can find themselves in demand as consultants and contract workers from the same companies that have gutted their teams through layoffs.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Folks began searching for the word pander more in mid-October, when Democrats and Republicans mocked each other leading up to the presidential election.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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That the Astros are shopping setup man Ryan Pressly already suggests the club is searching for ways to create payroll space.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Include an assortment of pastries, fruit, butters, and jams.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
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Everyone can shop Amazon’s assortment of Black Friday deals today and tomorrow.Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Listening is an experience, a uniquely human skill, and one that can help you to discover untapped potential inside your career, your organization, and yourself.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Natasha eventually discovers Carrie in her apartment with Big, chases her out, and falls down the stairs, breaking her teeth.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, Amazon’s transformation has redefined how people shop by offering convenience, variety, and competitive pricing.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of flight deals to Mexico, from Cancun to Puerto Vallarta.Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Through the Zillow Owner Dashboard, homeowners can track their property's value, explore pricing options for potential sales and learn about market trends in their area.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The biggest revelation in the 1973 timeline comes when viewers learn that Harry had a biological son who tragically downed in the family’s swimming pool under Harry’s watch, before 2-year-old Dexter came into his life.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their approach to that piece of music was almost like an overture medley for a classic Hollywood musical, where all the motifs and elements of the score throughout are put into a blender.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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More than 25 Motown gems and other songs will be performed via a tuneful array of solos, duets and group medleys.Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Rummage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rummage. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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