scramble
verb (used without object)
to climb or move quickly using one's hands and feet, as down a rough incline.
is scrambling
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present progressiveof scramble (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Slate’s Nitish Pahwa talked to psychologist and MIT professor Sherry Turkle about how “modern technology is scrambling our ability to live in the real world”—and what we can do about it.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2026
Since the 1980s, psychologist and MIT professor Sherry Turkle has been warning that modern technology is scrambling our ability to live in the real world and feel empathy for fellow human beings.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026
Apple has found itself dealing with component shortages exacerbated by the AI boom, and the company is scrambling for solutions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Wall Street is scrambling to keep up with the gains.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
The train stops and the girl is scrambling to get her illustrated tote bag together.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
