SCRAMBLER Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

scrambler

noun

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as in hustler

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Recent Examples of scrambler This new entry is a scrambler, as the name suggests, that was first publicly unveiled at the EICMA 2025. — New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 Defenses will eventually create a book on Willis, who has a reputation as a scrambler, taking away his strengths and forcing him to lean into his weaknesses. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 Daboll became too reliant on Jaxson Dart’s ability to run the ball, but that won’t be an issue while calling plays for Ward, who is more of a scrambler rather than an option runner. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 May 2026 Deltona’s senior scrambler, cat-quick Frantashia Williams, leads the state with 46 touchdowns scored — two on interceptions as a cornerback. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026 Stafford, who sat out all of training camp because of a back issue, was never a scrambler in the mold of Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026 Plenty of people have caught on to the business potential of the cafe racer/bobber/street scrambler trend and are making good money out of its various aspects, from building bikes to setting up locations and events at which enthusiasts can gather. — Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2025

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Facinelli plays the Boss, a ruthless figure whose cash ends up in the pool hustler’s hands, and intends to get it back, one way or another.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Part of the appeal comes down to the versatility of the blank slate, but an outsized amount of credit has to go to the community of hustlers in New York City.

— Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of hustler

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Chandler Simpson laced a line drive down the right-field line, scoring both Díaz and Mesa while the speedster raced to third for a triple, giving the Rays a 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Remember that Westview’s Tommy Maximoff was a super-speedster.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

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