as in struggle
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
it'll be a long scrabble to pull ourselves out of poverty
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as in to climb
to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling
we scrabbled up a sand dune to get a better view of the sea
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as in to fumble
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
he frantically scrabbled through the storage chest looking for the needed documents
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Recent Examples of scrabble
Oluwatosin Adeshokan, Quartz Africa, 8 Nov. 2019
Across the street from her, a kinetic scrabble of orange and blue runs the height of a five-story brick building like an electric charge.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2019
Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Her fame peaked around the same year and slowly began to decline, leading to the mother of 14 scrabbling to find a way to support herself and her children.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the early 90s, Nigeria’s central government recognized scrabble as a sport.
—Oluwatosin Adeshokan, Quartz Africa, 8 Nov. 2019
Across the street from her, a kinetic scrabble of orange and blue runs the height of a five-story brick building like an electric charge.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2019
Verb
As a result, many brands are scrabbling around trying to win, retain, and earn the loyalty of their customers.
—Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Her fame peaked around the same year and slowly began to decline, leading to the mother of 14 scrabbling to find a way to support herself and her children.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrabble
Noun
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More struggles result in prosperity Another fight would also call for Jones' leadership in action.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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In another, Paramount is reading the writing on the wall, as late-night and network television writ large struggle to keep up with streaming.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The digital asset suffered this retracement after rising more than 60% in value, climbing from less than $2,400 earlier in July.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Despite the slowdown in hiring, wages continue to climb.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While that might seem to be a bit too optimistic for a franchise that has historically fumbled from a depth perspective, the team can’t rebuild an entire defensive depth chart in one year.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Despite being ripe for a GOP takeover, the local committee fumbled its chance to usher another Republican into office, instead focusing on its inner feuds.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The conservative-majority court has already knocked out a significant part of the law, but the new legal fronts could reshape decades-long precedent of legal battles over political power.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
31 July 2025
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There is a battle shaping up for the fourth safety spot between Jefferson, rookie RJ Mickens and Kendall Williamson.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Now, agencies are scrambling to prove their productivity instead of chasing their best ideas through the creative alchemy of experience, instinct, insight and bold thinking.—
Jacquelyn LaMar Berney,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The 27-nation bloc had been scrambling to secure a preliminary agreement to spare it from becoming the latest recipient of a Trump letter dictating a new, across-the-board tariff on its exports to the U.S.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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The disappointment is palpable in a team that won the World Series as recently as four years ago and has veteran skipper Brian Snitker, in the last year of his contract, looking toward retirement.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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What to look for in quality grain-free dog foods Whole protein The best grain-free dog foods are wholesome, and their primary ingredients should include whole animal proteins.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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At one point during the fight, Jose punched Pamela in the face.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Park previously had a fight scheduled on Aug. 9 against ex-world title challenger and No. 10 flyweight Steve Erceg.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The first golden retriever reached the inflatable and clambered aboard with a splash, followed shortly by its equally determined sibling.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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The child clambered arse about face, then turned back and sat still for two seconds before lurching forward.—
Anne Enright,
New Yorker,
27 July 2025
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“Scrabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrabble. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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