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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in disrupted

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of scrambled Fire crews scrambled late Saturday as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area. — Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall scrambled for 117 yards on 14 carries as the Jayhawks managed 168 rushing yards on 34 attempts (one touchdown). — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 Fire crews scrambled late into the night as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Around him, media members watched uneasily as event organizers scrambled to determine the winner of the women’s marathon. — Vivian Yao, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026 Douglas, Zemeckis, and Turner scrambled to shoot some new material that fleshed out the two main characters and added some comedy, and the result was Zemeckis’ first hit as a director and Douglas’ as a leading man. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026 Officials scrambled to clarify that Andy Burnham’s remarks did not mean the government rejected the outcome of the controversial 2016 referendum. — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2026 The family has since scrambled to keep their business and household afloat. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 With no timeouts and facing second-and-8, Daniels scrambled for no gain. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrambled

Verb

The Union have climbed from last place in the Eastern Conference at the World Cup break to sixth under interim coach Ryan Richter, who took over after Bradley Carnell was let go.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
The hikers climbed out of the gulch with help from authorities, according to authorities.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of climbed

Verb

When those signals are blocked, disrupted or deliberately jammed, vehicles may need other methods to maintain reliable navigation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
While the restorations are only to the marble surface of the building, the meticulous nature of the job would have disrupted all aspects of the Plaza experience for would-be guests.

— Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of disrupted

Verb

Readers will know, of course, that Joao Palhinha bundled in a late winner at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Spurs reduced the gap to two and then clambered over West Ham in the final weeks of the season.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of clambered

Verb

As one of the most effective natural sinks for carbon, peatlands could accelerate climate change if disturbed.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
She was especially disturbed by the emotional vulnerability that someone could exploit when a person believes a relationship is genuine.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of disturbed

Browse Nearby Words

scramble

scrambled

scrambler

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Scrambled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrambled. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of scrambled

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

compunction

Popular in Grammar & Usage

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

Did 'orange' the fruit or the color come first?

Popular

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

Games & Quizzes