SCRAMBLES Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

scrambles 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of scramble

as in climbs

to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling the toddler scrambled up the stairs

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as in disrupts

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

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scrambles

2 of 2

noun

plural of scramble

as in jumbles

an unorganized collection or mixture of various things a scramble of pens and pencils in the desk drawer

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Verb

The naturally recurring warming of tropical Pacific waters scrambles rainfall patterns worldwide and often brings wetter springs to the Southern Hemisphere. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Where previous generations once encountered retro TV classics through reruns and physical media releases, streaming makes practically everything available all at once and scrambles the release chronology completely. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026 And where does the water come from for these 10 new cities as the West scrambles for what’s left of diminishing supplies? — Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 David’s transformation scrambles gender, desire, power, and the seemingly straightforward relationship between a person and the face everyone else recognizes as theirs. — Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Prices are unlikely to fall below $100 per barrel anytime soon, analysts said, with traders increasingly pricing in a significant loss of regional supply as Saudi Arabia scrambles to restore a crucial pipeline. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 As the world scrambles to commercialize safer solid-state batteries and cheaper sodium-ion alternatives, knowing exactly how ions move is everything. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 As Musashi scrambles through a school of Samurai, the game seamlessly bounces between skillful swordplay, rowdy improvisation, and Looney Tunes-style levity. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 Uranus stations retrograde in Gemini, which throws you for a last-minute loop in your academic studies for the semester or scrambles your international travel plans. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Noun

Allen then had scrambles of 19 and 13 yards to set up the kick by Bass, who ran away to celebrate before the officials signaled it good. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 YouTube, now the clear winner of the video wars, is setting the terms, while commercial TV scrambles to find new models. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 Allen then made scrambles of 19 and 13 yards, moving the Bills into range before Brady elected to try the field goal on second down with nearly two minutes still on the clock. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Meyer was the leading rusher for Waxahachie with nine carries for 85 yards, most of which came on scrambles on doomed pass plays. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026 As exciting as Willis’ scrambles have been, his execution of Miami’s offense, which ranked 26th in the NFL, is one of the many factors holding the 2026 team back. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 McCaffrey was held to 23 rushing yards on 10 attempts as Purdy led the team in rushing, mostly from scrambles. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 But as much of Washington scrambles to get its arms around emerging AI risks, elsewhere in the country, opposition to data centers does not necessarily indicate animosity toward AI. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 The two big scrambles (23 yards and 14 yards), the deep ball to Wicks (as well as a fadeaway touchdown pass to him), the tight-window passes to Goedert and DeVonta Smith are all moments that can carry over. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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Verb

The result is a modest but welcome increase in output, which climbs from 370 hp to 388 hp, while torque remains unchanged at 331 ft lbs.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Risk climbs with the amount consumed, and women who drink are advised to limit intake to no more than one drink per day.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of climbs

Verb

Haidt argues that social media disrupts kids’ social and neurological development, contributing to rising anxiety and depression through sleep loss, fragmented attention, addiction, loneliness, social comparison and perfectionism.

— Ari Lightman, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Washingtonâ€™s policy â€œis more about visibility and narrativeâ€¦ than one that genuinely disrupts organized crime,â€� an expert told The Wall Street Journal.

— Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of disrupts

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 jumbles

Verb

On a weekend morning, a van leaves Damascus and clambers toward Monte Rosa, a rocky area on the outskirts of the Syrian capital.

— Adri Salido, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026
His colleague, a newly qualified environmental engineer, clambers up onto the backseat.

— Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025

Definition of clambers

Noun

In addition, butterflies are natural pollinators that provide critical pollination to several varieties of garden plants each spring, according to LoRusso.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Some canned soups come in low-sodium varieties, but check the sodium content on the nutrition label to be sure.

— Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of varieties

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The legal system dehumanizes her, the support group confuses her, and one of her friends painfully disappoints her.

— Carey Purcell, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
This confuses each Nyota but also those around them, who note that the Nyotas have rather quickly assumed new hairstyles but also that neither is behaving quite like herself.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of confuses

Noun

Independent retailers typically place smaller orders, have fewer approval layers, and can adjust assortments closer to delivery than large national chains.

— Jessica Binns, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
The vintage furniture—frames and mirrors and desks dating anywhere from the 16th to 19th centuries—sings in artful assortments.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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