Pronunciation: /ˈrʌmɪdʒ/
noun a thorough search for something
A1 I went through my rummage of old clothes to find something to wear.
A2 She found a valuable antique in the rummage sale.
B1 The rummage in the attic revealed a box of old family photos.
B2 After a thorough rummage through the files, she found the missing document.
C1 The rummage through the evidence led to a breakthrough in the case.
C2 His rummage through the archives uncovered a long-lost manuscript.
verb to search throughly and untidily through a mass or receptacle
A1 I rummage through my bag to find my keys.
A2 She rummaged through the old boxes in the attic looking for her grandmother's jewelry.
B1 The police officer rummaged through the suspect's pockets for any evidence.
B2 I rummaged through the library archives to find information on the historical event.
C1 The detective rummaged through the suspect's belongings to gather clues for the case.
C2 The archaeologist rummaged through the ancient ruins in search of artifacts.
formal She decided to rummage through the old files to find the missing document.
informal I had to rummage through my closet to find my favorite sweater.
slang I'm going to rummage through the fridge for a late-night snack.
figurative Sometimes we need to rummage through our thoughts to find clarity.
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