tumble to

verb

tumbled to; tumbling to; tumbles to
Synonyms of tumble tonext
British, informal
: to understand or become aware of (something)
They didn't tumble to the seriousness of the problem.

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Thomas tried to keep up with them again but gave up, his dashcam tumbling to the ground in the process. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Derulo reeled backward after his foot gave way on the step below, sending him tumbling to the ground. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026 Turbulence becomes incredibly dangerous at extreme speeds, as unstable airflow can easily send the bird tumbling to its death. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Submissions for variety special (pre-recorded) tumbled to 66 from 89, a 23-title plunge that accounts for roughly half the year’s overall drop. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tumble to

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“Tumble to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tumble%20to. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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