scramble
verb (used without object)
to climb or move quickly using one's hands and feet, as down a rough incline.
has scrambled
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present perfectof scramble (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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On a course set-up which has scrambled many minds over the past four days, 31-year-old Rai played with clarity and composure in Sunday's final round.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
But in two short years, Curt Cignetti has scrambled that math beyond recognition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
The government has scrambled to boost marriage and fertility rates, offering childcare subsidies and taxing condoms as it grapples with a rapidly ageing population.
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
The White House has scrambled to reach tariff deals with trading partners, most recently with Vietnam, as its 90-day tariff pause nears expiration next week.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2025
“Lord High Emperor, I have terrible news. The journey to Lyttyrboks has scrambled his brain!”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
