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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If there is no water, Rosa scrambles to figure out where to get it and how quickly. — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Those gases create heat, which scrambles weather patterns and ecosystems. — Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 As Labor Day approaches and everyone scrambles to book last-minute trips to the furthest stretches of the Mediterranean, chasing the very last drops of summer, why not stay local instead? — Air Mail, 22 Aug. 2026 With his colleagues, including his good friend and fellow detective Max Abrahamsson (Henrik Norlén), in the dark, Thomas scrambles to solve the murders. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026 Kris tumbles, scrambles up, and, in the movie’s best throwaway, apologizes to the advancing killer. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 More than 180,000 customers will be without water for 48 hours at a time starting Friday as part of an alternating schedule while Puerto Rico scrambles to find a solution to the deepening crisis as extreme heat warnings persist. — Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 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

Noun

So outside of a few completions to receiver Terry McLaurin, a couple of scrambles by Daniels and the long toss to Williams, Washington struggled to move the ball. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Indiana animal shelter scrambles after flood damageThe Animal Protection League in Anderson made a plea over the weekend for short- and longer-term foster homes for dogs, cats and kittens. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2026 Lake Brantley quarterback Jackson Stecher avoids the rush up the middle and scrambles to the right side to reach the end zone on a 12-yard run. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 The scrambles to paper over the shortfalls essentially kick the fiscal can down the road without addressing the underlying causes. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Heirloom produce, honey and eggs are picked and collected right outside your window and become part of the buttermilk biscuits with house honey butter, brisket hash with jalapeño hollandaise and greenhouse lettuce scrambles. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 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

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As tuition climbs and federal oversight tightens on low-earning programs, a new tool lets families compare outcomes across California campuses.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Maintenance and repair costs on a new car already run about 11 cents a mile, and that figure climbs as a vehicle ages and mileage increases.

— Emily Mercer, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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Montemayor told Campus Insights Media that alcohol disrupts rest at a biological level, fragmenting sleep into short bursts that leave a person feeling drained the following morning.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Plantation owners and traditional farmers often start fires to clear land for farming at low cost, triggering hazardous haze that reduces visibility, disrupts land and air transportation and threatens public health.

— Muhammad Hatta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of disrupts

Verb

The line shuffles forward quickly, and my heart knots in my chest as Heartfillers are dosed to each person up ahead.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
In the clip, Dawkins shuffles out onto the field with no shirt, a pair of Crocs and a clear plastic bag ready to get the ol' inside-out treatment.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of shuffles

Noun

Red and gold varieties have also made their way to Miami-Dade.

— Alex Harris August 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
The adaptable oak varieties are native to the capital region and, when mature, can often survive the hot, dry summers without being watered — something Leary points to when advocating for preserving the trees rather than planting new ones.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of varieties

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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