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
Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Often spotted scavenging food or rummaging through campsites, weka are adaptable and intelligent, traits that have helped some regional populations thrive.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
And with plenty of outer compartments—including a stretch water bottle pocket—I’m not left rummaging around for my keys or passport at every turn.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
While rummaging through discount bins or yard sales, look out for flashlights and multipurpose tools.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 7 May 2025
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Verb
History of Willa’s Books in KC Most of the books Robinson sells are from her own personal collection built by rummaging dozens of antique stores over several decades.
—Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Often spotted scavenging food or rummaging through campsites, weka are adaptable and intelligent, traits that have helped some regional populations thrive.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
And with plenty of outer compartments—including a stretch water bottle pocket—I’m not left rummaging around for my keys or passport at every turn.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
While rummaging through discount bins or yard sales, look out for flashlights and multipurpose tools.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rummage
Noun
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Search crews found Phillips’ Jeep crushed into the mud, but have not recovered the fire chief’s body after more than two weeks of searching.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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As Cincinnati city leaders consider new ways to enforce the curfew for youth who stay out too late, an Enquirer review of data found police across Hamilton County have been steadily filing fewer curfew violations over the past 25 years.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Police are searching for a suspect believed to have killed four family members in rural Tennessee and then abandoned a 7-month-old baby girl in a front yard 25 miles away this week.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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But cosmologists have actually been searching for holes in the standard model—holes that might lead to a more complete understanding of spacetime, because the standard model has limitations.—
Sarah Scoles,
JSTOR Daily,
31 July 2025
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Margin pressure, brand confusion and an inability to localize assortment finally led the American parent to divest its last 15% stake in March 2025, marking a full exit from Japan.—
Rebecca Takada,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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At one point in the video, the camera pans closer to Hayek Pinault to show off the assortment of gold chains across her body.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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In the meantime, the Smiths hired their own analyst and discovered that all the emails had originated in the United States, not abroad.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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He was discovered about 9 a.m. on near mile marker 183.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The league is as popular as it’s ever been, setting a variety of viewership and attendance records in the past year.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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That size can vary, depending on the variety, so make sure to note how big your cukes should be when ready to harvest.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The youngest of seven siblings, Kelly learned to be resilient from an early age.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Eventually, the viewer learns that Cross has a personal connection to the position; his father-in-law once held it, and his tenure is still revered by both his family and his community.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Orange Bliss: Bursting with a medley of orange flavors, complemented by smooth vanilla and marmalade-like notes from Amarillo hops.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 July 2025
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The release of the Cryptopsy medley is the latest addition to a month of ups and downs for Strings, who on Wednesday (July 16) received multiple nominations for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards – including entertainer and album of the year.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
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“Rummage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rummage. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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