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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In the garage, he begins rummaging through the shelves, looking for something that might pass as a blanket.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

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

The Framers feared officers rummaging through homes and papers because they understood something permanent about institutional power.

From Slate • May 20, 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

“This is the book we’re reading for my AP English class with Mrs. Torrance,” he said, rummaging through the bag.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro