shuffle

US /ˈʃʌf.əl/
UK /ˈʃʌf.əl/
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1.

to mix a deck of playing cards to ensure randomness

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Please shuffle the cards before dealing.
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He knows how to shuffle cards expertly.
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mixrearrangejumble
2.

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

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He began to shuffle his feet nervously.
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The old man would shuffle slowly across the room.
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dragscrapeshambletrudge
3.

to move things from one place to another, often in a disorganized way

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He had to shuffle papers on his desk to find the report.
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The company decided to shuffle its management team.
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rearrangereordershiftmove
1.

an act of mixing playing cards

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Give the deck a good shuffle.
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It was a quick shuffle before the next hand.
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mixrearrangement
2.

a shuffling walk or movement

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He entered the room with a slow shuffle.
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The dance involved a rhythmic shuffle of feet.
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dragshambletrudge