jumble 1 of 2

noun

Definition of jumblenext
1
as in mess
a state in which everything is out of order the house is always in a jumble before and after vacation trips

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2
as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things a jumble of rubber bands, batteries, and pencil stubs all stuffed into that drawer

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jumble

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verb

ˈjəm-bəl How to pronounce jumble (audio)
as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of the contest editor has jumbled the letters of some common words

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Recent Examples of jumble
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 Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests. — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Ditch the mish-mash of clothes jumbled in your closet with the help of these storage bins, which are just $4 apiece right now, or add extra clothing storage with this duo of under-bed bags that even have wheels. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026 Returning from exile, the Roman statesman found his property vandalized; his scrolls jumbled, torn, and scattered. — Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jumble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumble
  1. mess
  2. medley
  3. disrupt
  4. havoc
  5. assortment
  6. confuse
  7. chaos
  8. variety
Noun
  • The coach inherited a mess and wiped the slate clean with 40-plus transfers.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Melting suet turns rancid fast and creates a mess of bird plumage.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of mess
Noun
  • And for more of a medley, consider three different colorways to line a midcentury-modern lap pool.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
  • D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of medley
Verb
  • Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • The decision severely hampered local planning for America’s 250th anniversary, disrupting history projects, museums and educational programs nationwide.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of disrupt
Noun
  • The beloved southern elephant seal, Neil the Seal, is back in Tasmania, causing havoc yet again and garnering fans through his antics.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Those same issues have ships and planes on high alert in the Middle East, and the ongoing conflict across the region is causing havoc for civilian applications like ride-hailing and food delivery.
    — Mariam Sorond, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of havoc
Noun
  • Complete your sleep sanctuary with cozy body pillows, laundry essentials, and a wide assortment of colors and styles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Pinned to their random assortment of hats were scrawled, handmade signs proclaiming liberty or death.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of assortment
Verb
  • That is important because a boxy robotaxi that can drive both ways may confuse pedestrians, cyclists or other drivers.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • One of the biggest mistakes students make is confusing a loan approval with an affordability recommendation.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of confuse
Noun
  • Summer uses a family trip to a Caribbean resort to cause chaos and sabotage the relationship.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • But lately, the chaos in the United States made the song seem regrettably apropos.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of chaos
Noun
  • The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of variety

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