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Recent Examples of shambolic
The strike, powered past Sanchez by Wallace Yan, was the result of the kind of shambolic defending that has plagued Chelsea since its golden generation of players left the squad.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
The three very professional analysts immediately began very professional analysis of O’Neal’s shambolic gait.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, who’ve served up shambolic displays in the English Premier League all year, will square off in the Europa League final Wednesday in Bilbao, Spain.
—Alex Tabet, NBC news, 20 May 2025
The team has looked a bit shambolic at times this season, with some wondering whether this change in form was the result of a number of high-profile staff departures toward the end of last season.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
The three very professional analysts immediately began very professional analysis of O’Neal’s shambolic gait.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, who’ve served up shambolic displays in the English Premier League all year, will square off in the Europa League final Wednesday in Bilbao, Spain.
—Alex Tabet, NBC news, 20 May 2025
The team has looked a bit shambolic at times this season, with some wondering whether this change in form was the result of a number of high-profile staff departures toward the end of last season.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shambolic
Adjective
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The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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After several chaotic minutes with no cell phone service, mother and daughter finally reunited next to the plaza.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In class, Danny continues to be disorderly, challenging Maria’s authority, throwing stuff when angry, completely distracting and even frightening the other students.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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She was charged with one misdemeanor count of disorderly intoxication.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The free-for-all results in a neighborhood with a more disordered, organic layout than elsewhere in town.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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And kids can develop disordered eating despite a parent's best effort to instill healthy eating habits.—
Adrienne Farr,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Shambolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shambolic. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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