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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Kennedy’s Albany is a vital, violent place, a hothouse of gangsters, pool hustlers, bums, crooked politicians, and showgirls.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
For young professionals, side hustlers, or anyone balancing work and education, lifetime PDF editing access at this price is a no-brainer.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

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The 6-foot, 184-pound speedster finished with 49 receptions for 689 yards and four touchdowns after capturing national attention with 45 catches for 857 yards and eight scores as a freshman.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
The New Hampshire native also voiced speedster Vanellope in Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and its 2018 sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet and regularly voices characters on Bob’s Burgers.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

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