rummaging
Pronunciation: [ˈrʌməˌdʒɪŋ]
Word
Context: "searching"
(verb) to search through a lot of things in a messy way. It’s like when you dig through your toy box to find your favorite toy. You might pull out many toys before you find it.
Example
She was rummaging through her closet to find the dress she wanted to wear.
Example
He didn’t like rummaging through the messy garage, so he left it as it was.
Example
What were you rummaging for in your backpack?
Context: "searching"
(noun) the act of searching through things in a messy way. Imagine when you are looking for your favorite book and you make a big mess of your books while trying to find it.
Example
Her rummaging in the attic uncovered some old toys.
Example
His rummaging didn’t produce anything interesting, so he gave up.
Example
How much rummaging did it take to find your lost keys?
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