RUMMAGE Synonyms: 160 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of rummage

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

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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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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His parents were rummaging around upstairs somewhere. — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 25 June 2026 The cross-stitch border gives this kilim rug the feel of an heirloom piece–without the effort of rummaging through an estate sale. — Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026 Videos went viral of bears rummaging through supermarket aisles and roaming school grounds, setting local communities on edge. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 The first Newton to appear in the series in Season 3 came courtesy of some rummaging through eBay, where Mengual found a few real Newtons still in good condition. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rummage

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rummage

Noun

Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.

— Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of jumble

Verb

Packable, walkable, comfortable—three keywords to bookmark when shopping for a travel sandal, though finding all of them in one pair can be a journey of its own.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
If found not guilty due to a lack of criminal responsibility, she would be committed to a state mental health facility.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of find

Verb

Unlike Lake Michigan, debris and garbage settle along the riverbed and near the banks, forcing divers to search through sediment and obstacles while currents continue to move beneath the surface.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Investigators searched the Starbucks headquarters in southern Seoul on Tuesday, police said Wednesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of search

Noun

Belk Market sells an assortment of brands in men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, as well as shoes, handbags, accessories, home décor and fine jewelry, with frequent merchandise rotation, according to the company’s website.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Lifeguards have to pass an assortment of strength, agility, speed and first aid exams.

— Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of assortment

Verb

Attendees will also learn about LGBTQ+ history in Charlotte and discover ways to stay involved in their communities.

— Evan Moore August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
The district attorney’s office’s community integrity unit discovered the Brady rule violation, according to a news release from the office.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of discover

Noun

But kebabs are joined by a variety of stews, salads and eggplant dishes that are mainstays of Persian cooking.

— Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
The remaining people reported having eaten at a variety of other Mexican-style restaurants, said Carlota Medus, a senior epidemiologist supervisor in the state Health Department’s Foodborne Disease Unit.

— Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of variety

Verb

Homeschool enrichment programs allow homeschooled students to participate in public school activities and learning part-time.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
In May, Sydney learned her cancer had spread and was present in her peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdomen and pelvis, per the Cleveland Clinic.

— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of learn

Noun

The party took an old-school turn when Charlie Wilson treated fans to a medley of solo hits and Gap Band classics.

— Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 July 2026
First, Christmas carolers came out and performed a medley to cultivate a Yuletide spirit on a balmy 80-degree afternoon.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026

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