Definitions

rummage

[ruhm-ij] / ˈrʌm ɪdʒ /

VERB

ransack, search

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comb forage poke scour

STRONG

delve disarrange disarray disorder disorganize disrupt disturb examine explore fish grub hunt jumble rake root seek shake spy toss

WEAK

beat the bushes dig out ferret out leave no stone unturned look high and low mess up mix up search high heaven shake down turn inside out turn upside down

Antonyms

STRONG

arrange calm cover neaten neglect order organize soothe systematize

Example Sentences

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This experience enabled Awale to elevate his vision and he has decided to relaunch his label in September as Rummage Studios with a new brand identity focused on global expansion.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2022

Police investigated after dozens of these stolen items were allegedly found for sale, with identifying security tags intact, at the Rummage Around consignment store at the Pike Place Market.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2021

Rummage by Emily Cockayne An entertaining, anecdote-rich history of rubbish, recycling and making-do, which considers what lessons can be drawn from the past.

From The Guardian • Jun. 20, 2020

Rummage far enough on Twitter, and one can find those unforeseeable hybrids, Temple men who are Baylor fans.

From Washington Post • Nov. 14, 2019

Then the Rummage Sale come on an' he met Delia.

From Friendship Village by Gale, Zona

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