SCRAMBLES Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

scrambles 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of scramble

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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scrambles

2 of 2

noun

plural of scramble

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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Verb

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska are expected to visit Ceuta as Madrid scrambles to contain the crisis. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 The internet casually scrambles basic ideas of personhood, reframing people as commodities and stripping us for parts. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026 Latest updates Anthropic is racing to increase its AI compute capacity in the Asia-Pacific region, as the company scrambles to keep up with soaring demand for its products. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 26 June 2026 The best options include high-fiber smoothies, Greek yogurt with berries and nuts, and egg scrambles with vegetables. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 23 June 2026 Your 5th House of Creativity lights up under the emotional Moon, yet a quincunx to restrictive Saturn in your 12th House of Solitude scrambles your pacing. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026 The presentation came as the district scrambles to close its ongoing budget deficit and avoid state receivership. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026 Bewildered by the change, Emily scrambles to restore their bond, implausibly teaching herself piano in a bid to impress her guardian. — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026 The little four-note melodic scraps tumble over each other ceaselessly in a call-and-response that scrambles your sense of which end is transmission and which is reception. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026

Noun

No matter how much Miami wants to run and how often Malik Willis scrambles, there will still be 450 targets available. — Michael Salfino, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Her playful language scrambles to keep pace with a reality that forever outstrips it. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 This versatile flour can be used in flatbreads, pancakes, sauces, and even as an egg substitute for scrambles. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 In fact, cottage cheese is often added to egg dishes, like scrambles, to boost their protein content. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 June 2026 Cube and pan-fry firm tofu until golden, crumble into scrambles or tacos, marinate and bake, or add to curries and stir-fries. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026 The cafe at Spring Green General Store serves sandwiches for lunch and breakfast on the weekends; try a chicken bacon wrap, cheese curd egg scrambles, or one of the several vegan offerings. — Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026 There weren’t really any scrambles. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 Those golf scrambles where your phone magically doesn't work for 4 1/2 glorious hours. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrambles

Verb

Observers in the Southern Hemisphere and tropical latitudes generally enjoy the best views because the radiant — the constellation Aquarius — climbs much higher in the sky.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Despite coal’s shrinking share, analysts say that China might still use more this year than last as power demand rapidly climbs.

— Reuters, NBC news, 30 July 2026

Definition of climbs

Verb

The pipeline has played a key role in moving Saudi oil exports to market as Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz with attacks on tankers.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 July 2026
The election law, enacted in July last year by the previous military government, imposes punishments of up to the death penalty for anyone who opposes or disrupts elections.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of disrupts

Verb

On a cloudy-white Sunday morning in June, Joey Phelps shuffles into the familiar back pew of Yeakley Chapel, the small Methodist church that has been a part of his life for nearly 50 years.

— Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 5 July 2026
As though on cue, Wardrobe — my beloved, and giant, closet — shuffles over from the corner of my room, the mahogany wood groaning with the effort.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of shuffles

Noun

Today, some bright spots aside, the Art Deco District’s historic commercial spine is a drab length of vacant and unkempt storefronts, smoke shops, liquor stores, fast-food outlets, cheap T-shirt emporia and other varieties of tourist trap.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Celebrity Chef Eric Adjepong, a festival anchor, was particularly impressed by the diverse mango varieties, noting their versatility beyond sweetness for both savory and sweet dishes.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of varieties

Verb

These opportunists drown out the core mission, creating a cacophony of competing voices that confuses donors, crowd the inboxes of CEOs and members of Congress with colliding petitions, and paralyzes meaningful action by draining critical funding and attention away from the truly effective groups.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026
But nobody confuses Harvard Extension School classes with the real thing.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of confuses

Noun

Colored denim has become an important complement to core denim assortments, and brands and consumers are gravitating toward effortless soft and sun-washed tones.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Instead of standardized catalogs and static strategies, companies can optimize assortments locally, adjust pricing dynamically and align offerings with real-time demand.

— Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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