scramble
verb (used without object)
to climb or move quickly using one's hands and feet, as down a rough incline.
scrambles
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pluralof scramble.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof scramble (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
scrambleverb (used without object)to climb or move quickly using one's hands and feet, as down a rough incline.
Example Sentences
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Russia and China have also moved closer, with their navies and air forces conducting joint exercises in areas around Japan, promoting frequent scrambles by Japanese jets.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government is planning to release thousands of prisoners early this October, as it scrambles to free up space in jails almost at 100% capacity.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Its ability to sell a car online and deliver it hundreds or even thousands of miles away scrambles a system in which manufacturers judge dealers based on sales in geographic areas, Stanton said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
While the rest of the country scrambles to make a living in a world upended by the digital revolution, its creators revel in lifestyles that make the giddy heights of Versailles appear quaint.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
Woo whistles and scrambles forward, as if he just spotted a plantain tree.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
