Scramble (Noun)
Meaning 1
Rushing about hastily in an undignified way.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
An unceremonious and disorganized struggle.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The riot broke out in a scramble for the free tickets, with people pushing and shoving to get to the front of the line.
- The news of the surprise sale caused a scramble among shoppers, who rushed to grab the discounted items before they sold out.
- In the scramble to get to the emergency exit, several people were trampled and injured.
- The scramble for the last piece of pizza ended with a child in tears and a mess on the floor.
- The sudden power outage triggered a scramble for flashlights and candles as people tried to navigate the darkened building.