topple

verb

ˈtä-pəl How to pronounce topple (audio)
Definition of topplenext
as in to fall
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily the tower of blocks toppled even though I bumped into it ever so slightly

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Recent Examples of topple Perhaps no contingent appears better suited to topple soccer’s ruling class from its pedestal than the seven remaining nations of the Confederation of African Football. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026 Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Rutinel, who is 31, is not nearly as far left as Kiros or Darializa Avila Chevalier, the candidate who toppled Espaillat, the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, last week in New York City. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton missed the entire 2025-26 campaign to recover from a torn Achilles, but the Pacers were one game away from toppling the Oklahoma City Thunder and winning the 2024-25 championship before Haliburton got hurt. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for topple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topple
  1. fall
  2. stumble
  3. trip
  4. slip
  5. tumble
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  • The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
    — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of fall
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  • After a chance meeting saving the life of a reporter, Dez stumbles across a vast conspiracy and now must stop the forces intent on keeping their secrets safe.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 6 July 2026
  • The hole was discovered in early April when a volunteer on a weekend cemetery clean-up day stumbled upon it.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of stumble
Verb
  • Mysterio tripped Page onto the second rope, but Page cut off Rey Mysterio with a big boot as Rey attempted a 619.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Neural pathways controlling core bodily functions — feeling in the limbs, movement and breathing — were collapsing one by one, like circuit breakers tripping in rapid succession.
    — Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 June 2026
Definition of trip
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  • The styles incorporate features typically found in work shoes, including nano toe, steel toe, waterproof, electrical hazard protection, slip resistant outsoles and quick draw laces.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • Circle’s stock slipped 13% after the announcement and now trades at $66 per share.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Definition of slip
Verb
  • On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Tongaat tumbled into business rescue — similar to Chapter 11 in the US — after corrupt bookkeeping practices blew a hole in its balance sheet in 2018.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of tumble

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