shuffle 1 of 2

noun

Definition of shufflenext
1
as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things the paper got lost in the shuffle on his desk

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2
as in ambiguity
deliberate evasion in speech no matter how directly we asked the question, all we got was shuffle in return

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shuffle

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verb

ˈshə-fəl How to pronounce shuffle (audio)
1
as in to stomp
to move heavily or clumsily the old man shuffled across the floor in his slippers

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2
as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of shuffle the cards and deal five to each player

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Recent Examples of shuffle
Noun
In a telephone interview Tuesday afternoon, Tunney explained the chain of events that is now leading to the shuffle of Ann Sather spaces. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 Controls cover the basic playback functions, including repeat-one, sequential-play, and shuffle modes – though ultimately, the spinning disc remains the star of the show. — New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
The Playoff remains parked at 12 teams, and some G6 conferences shuffled teams, now including North Dakota State and Sacramento State. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 31 July 2026 In the Van Morrison video, people are shuffling around him, walking directly in front of or around him, some of them appear to be hustling to somewhere more urgent, some of them may be stopping for a brief glance, and then moving on. — Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shuffle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shuffle
  1. jumble
  2. ambiguity
  3. stomp
  4. disrupt
  5. medley
  6. equivocation
  7. stumble
  8. confuse
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
Noun
  • While Ellis’ book plays with the ambiguity of who the Trawler is, Murphy knows who is behind the killings in the show.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • If the business has not agreed on how a decision should be made, automation can move that ambiguity directly into action.
    — Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of ambiguity
Verb
  • Each day, the women were woken at six, with the sounds of stomping boots and barking dogs.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • There's almost a ballad essence to it, even though it's got that stomping kick to it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of stomp
Verb
  • Farage did not give a victory speech after declining to attend the declaration, claiming police had warned of a campaign to disrupt it.
    — Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Costs had been on the decline since March 2025, following a massive outbreak of bird flu that disrupted the egg supply and sent retail prices soaring.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of disrupt
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
Definition of medley
Noun
  • The people around Trump support these equivocations because anyone who opposes Trump’s ideas in the White House will be shown the door; any Republican who speaks up in Congress will be primaried out of their seat.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
  • Despite some equivocation after Game 3 regarding his Game 4 starter, Ducks coach Joel Quenneville told reporters Saturday that Lukáš Dostál would return to the Ducks’ net Sunday after being pulled Friday.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Definition of equivocation
Verb
  • According to The New York Times, a detective within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department who had been assigned to dig into the Shakur cold case stumbled upon Davis’ memoir and used it as evidence to build his case against him.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Drunken dragonrider Ulf the White's rage proves pivotal Debaucherous dragonrider Ulf White (Tom Bennett) stumbles into playing a major role in the final battle with his dragon Silverwing.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stumble
Verb
  • The Studio Behind The Technology Annapurna Studios (not to be confused with the Megan Ellison-founded Annapurna Pictures in Hollywood) has been a cornerstone of Indian cinema for half a century.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But there is the risk that his strategy will backfire by confusing investors.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of confuse

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