Synonyms for

Shuffle

Verb / ˈʃʌfʌl / Another word for shuffle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully from the ground

Synonyms & similar words

shambling shamble shuffling ruffle scuffle mix make drag scuff shamble trudge shove jostle push move rearrange mix intermix jumble shift transfer exchange swap switch trade substitute

Synonyms by register

Formal

disarrange mix commingle intermingle

Informal

mix up jumble scramble toss around

Literary

disarray confuse muddle

Antonyms

order arrange organize straighten align systematize

Common collocations

  • shuffle cards
  • shuffle feet
  • shuffle the deck
  • shuffle a deck
  • shuffle around
  • shuffle through papers
  • shuffle into a room

Word family

noun shuffle
verb shuffle
adjective shuffling

Usage note

The verb 'shuffle' can refer to mixing cards, moving one's feet awkwardly, or rearranging items. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. She shuffled her feet when she was nervous.
  2. He shuffled the deck of cards before dealing them.
  3. The dancers shuffled across the floor.
  4. I like to shuffle my playlist and listen to songs randomly.
  5. We need to shuffle the order of the slides in the presentation.

Quotes

  • We're all just shuffling towards the same inevitable conclusion.
  • In the end, we're all just shuffling towards the same inevitable conclusion.
  • Life is a terminal illness, and we're all just shuffling towards the same inevitable conclusion.

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