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as in climbs
to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling
the toddler scrambled up the stairs
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as in disrupts
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
scrambled the letters of the word
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as in jumbles
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a scramble of pens and pencils in the desk drawer
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Recent Examples of scrambles
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Charlie Harper takes that straightforward arc and scrambles the timeline, so that the beats are organized not by chronology but by something like free association.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Drake quickly scrambles out of the room and heads to the club, where new songs featuring Yeat and pop singer Julia Wolf are playing.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
RoboForm employs the Advanced Encryption Standard 256, a sophisticated encryption algorithm that scrambles data so it cannot be read.
—Pcmag Brandx, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Quarterback Jackson Stetcher scrambles free and finds Davon Washington in the end zone for the Lake Brantley score.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
As Mackey and Noem bust into the theater, the audience scrambles in panic.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Quantum encryption scrambles video data using truly random cryptographic keys based on quantum physics.
—Yashas Hariprasad, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Zak Keefer, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The way to get safety out of the middle of the field is to run the ball more and have Nix use legs on scrambles.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Washington's two equaled 48 and running back AJ Green had another for 12, while quarterbacks Taylen Green and KJ Jackson combined for four scrambles.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
The majority of Maye’s rushing attempts last season came on scrambles.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The armed group controls tens of thousands of acres of coca plantations and has gained significant political leverage as President Gustavo Petro’s Administration scrambles to secure agreements with armed groups critical to advancing Colombia’s broader peace talks and anti-narcotics efforts.
—Bram Ebus, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Shoes, keys and coats in one place prevent morning scrambles.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Mount Datuk came ninth as the most challenging trail on the list, earning a five-out-of-five difficulty rating for its rock scrambles and sweeping views in Negeri Sembilan.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Lance then set up his own 5-yard touchdown run on the next possession with scrambles of 14 and 15 yards.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Katin Houser #4 of the East Carolina Pirates scrambles against the NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on August 28, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Charlie Harper takes that straightforward arc and scrambles the timeline, so that the beats are organized not by chronology but by something like free association.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Drake quickly scrambles out of the room and heads to the club, where new songs featuring Yeat and pop singer Julia Wolf are playing.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
RoboForm employs the Advanced Encryption Standard 256, a sophisticated encryption algorithm that scrambles data so it cannot be read.
—Pcmag Brandx, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Quarterback Jackson Stetcher scrambles free and finds Davon Washington in the end zone for the Lake Brantley score.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
As Mackey and Noem bust into the theater, the audience scrambles in panic.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Quantum encryption scrambles video data using truly random cryptographic keys based on quantum physics.
—Yashas Hariprasad, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Jackson carved them up in the passing game, then sapped their souls with his scrambles.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The way to get safety out of the middle of the field is to run the ball more and have Nix use legs on scrambles.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Washington's two equaled 48 and running back AJ Green had another for 12, while quarterbacks Taylen Green and KJ Jackson combined for four scrambles.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
The majority of Maye’s rushing attempts last season came on scrambles.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The armed group controls tens of thousands of acres of coca plantations and has gained significant political leverage as President Gustavo Petro’s Administration scrambles to secure agreements with armed groups critical to advancing Colombia’s broader peace talks and anti-narcotics efforts.
—Bram Ebus, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Shoes, keys and coats in one place prevent morning scrambles.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Mount Datuk came ninth as the most challenging trail on the list, earning a five-out-of-five difficulty rating for its rock scrambles and sweeping views in Negeri Sembilan.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Lance then set up his own 5-yard touchdown run on the next possession with scrambles of 14 and 15 yards.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrambles
Verb
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Ohio climbs after a home win against West Virginia and now has put together two solid performances against Power 4 opponents.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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His 3-year-old grandson, Aaron Jennings, climbs the opposite chair and bounces on its spongy base, giggling.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Incomplete or inconsistent data disrupts workflows and triggers irrelevant follow-ups.—
Al Sefati,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And there’s the impact of climate change itself, which disrupts seasonal temperature change routines.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Joe, glowering, stalks off through the crowd, clambers into his vehicle, and drives off.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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With Noni Madueke doubled up on out wide, Zubimendi shuffles backwards to receive the pass, and then fires a pass into Martin Odegaard, breaking the first two lines of the opposition’s 4-4-2 defensive block.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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By adopting organic, low-yield farming methods and the use of both local and international grape varieties such as Garnacha Tinta and Cabernet Franc, Albarrán and Bourdais hope to rescue this regional know-how and put Matarraña back on the global wine map.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And so an urban tunnel not only blocks some satellites, but confuses the listeners as to which are direct or reflected signals.—
Steve Tengler,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our role as a retailer is to translate these shifts into experiences and assortments that resonate with how our customers live, work and express themselves.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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“Scrambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrambles. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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