SCRAMBLED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

scrambled

verb

past tense of scramble

as in climbed

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 disrupted

to undo the proper order or arrangement of scrambled the letters of the word

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Recent Examples of scrambled Willis then scrambled for a touchdown on fourth-and-3 after the pocket collapsed. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Valecha said Century Financial recorded its highest volumes in the first week of March as investors scrambled to respond to the conflict. — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Authorities have scrambled to respond, but emergency services are struggling and analysts warn of long-term economic impacts. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026 In the face of these changes, the fractured Christian right scrambled for new strategies. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026 Ward also had the ball poked out of his hand by linebacker Chazz Surratt as the quarterback scrambled right early in the second on his third and final drive. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 On third-and-10 near Tampa Bay’s red zone, Fields scrambled for 15 yards, but three plays later, some indecisiveness led to a 20-yard sack, turning a 24-yard field goal into a 45-yarder. — Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026 Quarterback Braylon Carter found his receivers on short screen passes and scrambled for a couple of first downs to extend the Panthers’ drive. — Mcclain Baxley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Instead of letting go of the ball and throwing with anticipation, Mendoza scrambled. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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Chinese authorities have reported seven deaths and more than 550 missing, while Nepal’s disaster agency said the death toll had climbed to 669 with 2,426 people missing.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Casey’s social team found its penetration with Gen Z has climbed 600 basis points over the past three years based on engagement.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of climbed

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Efforts to bring the outbreak under control — from limited public gatherings to social distancing and airport closures — have disrupted life in the six affected provinces, particularly Ituri, which has been ravaged by rebel violence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
The choices of what to put in each episode — and when to cut from one timeline to another — have sometimes felt arbitrary, and have often disrupted the story’s overall flow.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of disrupted

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People have clambered into helicopters from roof terraces and been winched up from the mud left behind by the floodwater, videos posted by the Nepali Army show.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Several members equipped with climbing harnesses clambered up a small tree on the school’s front lawn and dangled from its limbs on climbing ropes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of clambered

Verb

Finally, the next season, Karlsson was shuffled frequently between Abbotsford and Vancouver and resided at the fringes of the NHL lineup.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Venegas scrolled through his phone while Penna shuffled past us to grab a drink from the office fridge.

— Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of shuffled

Verb

Cirque Dreams, which also offers several other touring shows, used to be regularly confused with Cirque du Soleil strictly because of the similarity of their names.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
Earlier, on direct examination, Heilbrun said it may be confused with psychosis.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of confused

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As a parent who has purchased my share of scary Halloween costumes, I was particularly disturbed by the controversy now engulfing Target.

— Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026
If disturbed, asbestos’ microscopic crystalline fibers get into the air, where they can be inhaled, cause lung scarring and lead to fatal cancers.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026

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