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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
Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
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
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Sirens tries to follow in The White Lotus’ footsteps with soapy drama in a luxury setting, but the satire falls flat, and the tone is hopelessly jumbled.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 22 May 2025
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Noun
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
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
Verb
The leaders would both be ruthless women with tragic, if jumbled, backstories.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Sirens tries to follow in The White Lotus’ footsteps with soapy drama in a luxury setting, but the satire falls flat, and the tone is hopelessly jumbled.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumble
Noun
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Here's why some deodorants curse our clothes with a hard-to-clean mess—and what to do about it.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images The British driver lost time at Turn 15, where Leclerc crashed earlier, but the entire lap was a mess as the MCL39 struggled for grip.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The medley of red and yellow tomatoes which lend the just-right balance of sweetness and acidity, plus the fresh basil, make for a vibrant main dish on the table.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bettencourt performed with Osbourne at the show, and his band Extreme honored him with a medley of his hits at a concert in Zürich last month.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, pollution accumulation and vessel noise disrupt their echolocation abilities, making hunting increasingly difficult.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Free of sulfates, fragrances, and dyes, the Gentle Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner won’t disrupt your scalp’s barrier.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Turner made some key adjustments at the plate for this season to focus on creating havoc on the basepaths rather than hitting just for power.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Offensive line woes help Falcons cause havoc There were other issues leading to the problems that McCarthy faced, including injuries to backup left tackle Justin Skule and center Ryan Kelly.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away on the corner of Brookhurst Street and Bolsa Avenue, a colorful neon sign with an assortment of fruits decorates the window of an otherwise unassuming storefront display.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maybe Aer Lingus got confused when refunding your ticket.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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That would be Black Rabbit, not to be confused with another Netflix original drama, Black Doves.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All have TVs, none have the usual game day chaos.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The sages imagined the world itself as a structure left open to the north, a reminder that there are always cracks through which danger, chaos, and suffering can enter.—
Barry Gelman,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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This drugstore find offers audacious shine, unmatched hydration, and 10 buildable shades (and not just the can’t-keep-in-stock Rum Raisin) that work across a very wide variety of complexions.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both Italy and Spain claim to be the birthplace of this variety, but according to the grape geneticists, Spain appears to be the most likely place of origin.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Jumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumble. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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