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as in to fall
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
the bride stumbled on the altar steps and landed smack in the arms of the minister
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as in to struggle
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
stumbled twice while she was reciting the "Gettysburg Address"
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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
the tipsy revelers left the path and wearily stumbled through the tangled undergrowth
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as in to fumble
to make a mistake
that network announcer rarely stumbles when he's on the air
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as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
was his hurtful remark a regrettable stumble, or was it made with artful intention?
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Recent Examples of stumble
Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 2025
If the team stumbles down the stretch, this year could look like more of the same — a winning record but a seat on the couch in October.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
The latest stumble for Maryland men’s lacrosse was costly.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 May 2025
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Verb
After a windy winter storm whipped against the Scottish island of Sanday in February 2024, a schoolboy stumbled upon several peculiar wooden beams emerging from the dunes of a local beach.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 2025
If the team stumbles down the stretch, this year could look like more of the same — a winning record but a seat on the couch in October.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Noun
But the stumble has become a reflection of the company’s broader turmoil.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
The latest stumble for Maryland men’s lacrosse was costly.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumble
Verb
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Then the tarp came out as rain that had been falling around Bristol much of Saturday turned heavy and delayed the start.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Pair them with billowy blouses to close out the summer, then whip out your favorite chunky knit sweaters come fall for a stylish, boho look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Crisler said Milton struggles with alcohol addiction and was sober working for four months at a Chipotle restaurant, but a relapse resulted in the April 25 break-in.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Aug. 2025
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In 1995, Anderson released her autobiography My Life in Heels, which detailed her relationship with Reynolds and her struggles to keep her family together.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fuller has pushed back on these claims by sharing the app's source code for shuffling and dealing virtual cards.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Short, shuffling steps often prevent your glutes from firing properly.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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While that might seem to be a bit too optimistic for a franchise that has historically fumbled from a depth perspective, the team can’t rebuild an entire defensive depth chart in one year.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Despite being ripe for a GOP takeover, the local committee fumbled its chance to usher another Republican into office, instead focusing on its inner feuds.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Chisholm getting thrown out on the bases might be the most egregious of the team’s mental mistakes this season.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Development Tomorrow One of the most common mistakes in evaluating new markets is focusing solely on what’s already built.—
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Despite the latest tumble Wednesday, its share prices have nearly tripled year to date, trading at 247 Hong Kong dollars at 11:43 p.m. ET.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 July 2025
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Instead, it’s been all about the rough and tumble of high-stakes corporate finance.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
Verb
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With skies that never darken and days that never end, life on board slips into a new rhythm.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In his haste to get to grandma's front door, Wally's hat slipped over his eyes, completely covering his face, leading Julia to try and fix it before her mom opened the door.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Reed and Sue, of course, refuse, so the Fantastic Four try to rally humanity and get ready for Galactus to stomp around Manhattan, Godzilla style.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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The bird didn’t let up until the man basically stomped its head down on the ground and held it there.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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“Stumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumble. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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