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noun

Definition of rummagenext
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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verb

ˈrə-mij How to pronounce rummage (audio)
1
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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2
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
Verb
Each container has a spacious 90-liter capacity and a clear window that shows you exactly what’s in it without the need to rummage through it. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025 Ben Rowe, now 27, spent weekends of his youth with his mother and grandmother rummaging through thrift shops looking for a good deal. — Caleb Mezzy, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025 Staff members have been told little about the team, which has been spotted in hallways and rummaging through boxes but mostly ignores others, said Sheria Smith, president of a federal employees union that represents some of the agency’s staff. — Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025 The kids decide to rummage through his old stuff, knickknacks from his international travels. — EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for rummage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rummage
  1. jumble
  2. find
  3. search
  4. assortment
  5. discover
  6. variety
  7. learn
  8. medley
Noun
  • Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.
    — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.
    — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of jumble
Verb
  • If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
  • But if Romano’s fastball remains lost, the Phillies will have to find another right-hander who can fill an end-game role.
    — Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of find
Verb
  • The United States Coast Guard is searching for five missing people after a boat capsized near St. Lucie Inlet in Florida on Sunday.
    — T. Michelle Murphy, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The study noted that 85% of breakup survivors search for explanations, all in an attempt to make sense of the cause of the split.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of search
Noun
  • From an assortment standpoint, data helps massively as well.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • What was wrong with an assortment of kingdoms, fiefdoms, and tribes?
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of assortment
Verb
  • Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The Food and Drug Administration discovered that some of the administration’s aggressive layoffs left the agency without key personnel.
    — Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of discover
Noun
  • Many other long Senate speeches in history offer a variety of useful historical hints about the political significance of Booker’s record-breaking speech.
    — Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
  • But that share has declined in recent years, as brands including Ford (7.5%), Chevrolet (5.2%) and Hyundai (4.7%) began to offer a wider variety of electric models at better price points, according to Kelley Blue Book.
    — Time, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of variety
Verb
  • The commercial begins with a couple looking at their ultrasound, only to learn that their son will be born with a flesh cowboy hat.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Tuesday, 2/25 Bake cornbread and learn the history behind Southern soul food at the Fenway Community Center, 3-4pm.
    — Steph Solis, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Definition of learn
Noun
  • The medley of cheeses is carefully chosen to achieve richness and depth.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In 2015, Lopez, 55, opened the awards ceremony by dancing to a medley of the biggest songs from that year.
    — Marina Watts, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of medley

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