Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "rummaged through" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing the action of searching for something by moving things around in a disorganized manner.
Example: "She rummaged through the drawer, looking for her missing keys."
Alternatives: "searched through" or "digged through".
Exact(58)
Free food is offered, as it was in the canteens in Tahrir, and fighters rummaged through donated clothes.
Mr. Bildt, 59, rummaged through papers.
An old box is rummaged through.
She rummaged through her handbag, looking for — "Nicorette," she said.
He went into the kitchen and rummaged through the freezer.
Others rummaged through the family's collection of bootleg DVDs.
Nearby, an unattended child rummaged through a pile of rubbish.
I rummaged through every trash bag I could find.
"We really rummaged through a lot of the intelligence closet".
She autographed design books for sale, as buyers rummaged through tea towels and plant stands.
The brother rummaged through the bag of his sister's belongings and pulled out the phone.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com