shamble
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In my review, I praised the conviction of Gunn’s soupy sci-fi spectacle, writing: “Whatever this sweet, surreal sci-fi shamble is that Gunn has created, everyone here seems to believe ardently in it.”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023
“It’s crazy, because retail was in such a shamble of reality at that point,” says S.P.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2022
Four years later, Oliver returned to the subject on Sunday, because “while we predicted the whole thing would be a shamble, the extent to which that’s been true even we didn’t see coming.”
From The Guardian • Aug. 24, 2020
Even as its various subplots shamble on, the novel keeps reminding us about the rising conflation of reality and fiction.
From Washington Post • Sep. 3, 2019
A big station clock rattles off a relentless advance of seconds, and Marie-Laure sits beside her great-uncle and listens to the wasted and wretched shamble off the trains.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
Vocabulary lists containing shamble
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Prisoner B-3087
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
