rummaging

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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rummaging

At the warehouse in Bangkok's Nonthaburi suburb, the sound of people rummaging through products and plastic crates clattering against shopping carts echoes through the building.

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

I’ve always been leery of short-term rentals, and my friends’ recent experience is further proof that rummaging through an online grab bag of properties isn’t for me.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026

Affectionately referred to as trash pandas, the masked mammals known for rummaging rubbish bins for easy food, are evolving based on their proximity to humans, even starting to look cuter, a new study says.

From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025

They must bob for apples and drop them into a bucket next to their basin before rummaging through a measly pile of autumn-colored leaves in search of a golden leaf.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025

‘So you broke into my drawer and went rummaging around in my personal belongings, did you?’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler