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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
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as in disrupted
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
scrambled the letters of the word
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Recent Examples of scrambled
Smith completed all five of his passes and scrambled for 8 yards on that drive.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Shoppers scrambled for safety as the vehicle careened for several hundred yards.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
With the score tied at 7 early in the second quarter, Wilson scrambled for a 19-yard gain that moved the ball inside the 5-yard line.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
The 1995-97 newspaper strike scrambled the lives of many and wrecked a good deal of camaraderie.
—Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Online reactions have been mixed, with some users expressing skepticism and asking for evidence that fighter jets were scrambled.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
On the Chargers’ first drive of the third quarter, Herbert scrambled for 7 yards on a third-and-13 play in the red zone.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
The Dutch Defense Ministry said on Monday that two of its F-35 aircraft, also known as Lightning IIs, scrambled twice from an air base in Estonia on Friday after the aircraft were detected approaching airspace without making identification.
—Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Allen went 22 of 37 for a season-high 342 yards and three TDs and, with the Rams jamming top rusher James Cook, scrambled 10 times for 82 yards and three goal-line plunges.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Shoppers scrambled for safety as the vehicle careened for several hundred yards.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
With the score tied at 7 early in the second quarter, Wilson scrambled for a 19-yard gain that moved the ball inside the 5-yard line.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
The 1995-97 newspaper strike scrambled the lives of many and wrecked a good deal of camaraderie.
—Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Online reactions have been mixed, with some users expressing skepticism and asking for evidence that fighter jets were scrambled.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
On the Chargers’ first drive of the third quarter, Herbert scrambled for 7 yards on a third-and-13 play in the red zone.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
The Dutch Defense Ministry said on Monday that two of its F-35 aircraft, also known as Lightning IIs, scrambled twice from an air base in Estonia on Friday after the aircraft were detected approaching airspace without making identification.
—Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Allen went 22 of 37 for a season-high 342 yards and three TDs and, with the Rams jamming top rusher James Cook, scrambled 10 times for 82 yards and three goal-line plunges.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrambled
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Gross profits climbed from £11 million last year to £15 million this year.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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Due to her anxiety, Cooper said the woman then climbed out onto the wing of the plane.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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But her routine is disrupted when an eight-year-old American boy arrives at the hotel and becomes wise to her machinations.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ankara’s strong support for Syrian rebels has disrupted the regional balance of power.Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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He was sacked just once after the lineup was shuffled.Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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House Republicans on Thursday shuffled in and out of Speaker Mike Johnson's office as the clock ticked toward the shutdown deadline.Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Every night the lamb would cry, and be told to hush, for its bleats disturbed their sleep.Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The slabs of flesh were expensive, and the thought of handling them disturbed me.Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Scrambled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrambled. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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