verb
- searched through something in a hurried or careless way, typically by moving things around
Usage: past tense of rummage
Examples
- She rummaged through her purse looking for her keys.
- He rummaged around in the attic for old photo albums.
- The children rummaged through the toy box to find their favorite game.
- I rummaged in my desk drawer but couldn’t find a pen.
- The detective rummaged through the suspect’s belongings.
- She rummaged through the closet searching for something to wear.