shuffle

Drag your feet

Shuffle involves moving things around without a clear destination.

To shuffle cards is to mix them randomly.

To shuffle papers is to push them around aimlessly.

A shuffle is also a sliding, dragging way of walking: He shuffled down the hallway in his slippers.

To shuffle off is to leave reluctantly or evasively.

A shuffle can be a rearrangement: a cabinet shuffle.

In music playback, shuffle mode plays songs in random order.

randomize

random

Occurring without pattern

chanceLikelihood of occurrence
randomizeIntroduce disorder systematically
algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure

unpredictability · serendipity · haphazard · arbitrary · reorder · scramble · jumble · rearrange · permutation · lottery

music

playlist

Arranged media collection

queueOrdered waiting line
tracklistAlbum's song index
streamingReal-time digital delivery

Spotify · iPod · playback · songs · album · library · random · curate · discover · autoplay

dance

step

Foot movement forward

slideSmooth continuous movement
soft-shoeSilent tap dancing
tapValve controlling liquid flow

moonwalk · glide · footwork · rhythm · groove · move · scuff · brush · stomp · flap

cards

deck

Ship's flat surface

dealAgreement or distribution
cutSeverance or reduction
riffleRapid page flipping

overhand · bridge · casino · dealer · poker · blackjack · stack · hand · faro · wash

walk

shamble

Awkward, dragging gait

scuffSurface scrape or scratch
dragResistance through fluid
plodMove slowly, heavily

trudge · hobble · limp · slouch · slog · amble · dawdle · lumber · schlepp · toddle

rearrange

reorganize

Arrange again differently

redistributeApportion anew among parties
shake-upSudden structural overhaul
restructureRearrange fundamental organization

reassign · cabinet · personnel · lineup · overhaul · change · shift · adjustment · reallocation · rotation

shuffle

random

playlist

step

deck

shamble

reorganize

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