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as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
cleaned a crazy tumble of buttons, hair bands, loose change, and old candy wrappers out from the couch cushions
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as in havoc
a state in which everything is out of order
her office is a tumble of books and papers, but somehow she can find everything
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as in to fall
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
the infant stood for a moment and then tumbled on the carpet
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as in to plunge
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
stock prices tumbled after the earnings report was released
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as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
tumbled all the clothes in her closet as she furiously searched for her favorite pair of jeans
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as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
all we need is one strong wind, and that old barn is going to tumble
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Recent Examples of tumble
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 July 2025
This salad is a tumble of arugula and farro, studded with figs.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Table settings were perfectly in place despite being completely aflame, and everything stayed intact until the entire structure leaned forward and tumbled into the water.
—Charles Pellegrino, Deadline, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Post Malone took an unexpected tumble off the stage during a recent stop on his The Big Ass Stadium Tour — but didn’t miss a beat.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 July 2025
This salad is a tumble of arugula and farro, studded with figs.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Verb
The mission is simply to not tumble down on the slippery stairs.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Table settings were perfectly in place despite being completely aflame, and everything stayed intact until the entire structure leaned forward and tumbled into the water.
—Charles Pellegrino, Deadline, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumble
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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This painful fall is surprising because the Marvel tentpole has the benefit of positive reviews and word-of-mouth, as well as a clear runway in terms of competition.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
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That Kino Lorber has finally managed to give this cult classic a 4K restoration without sacrificing its sense of Forty-Deuce grit — and another theatrical run before a Blu-Ray release this fall — is a miracle.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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Amad’s hat-trick against Southampton in mid-January gave evidence of his attacking form when playing at wing-back; making late runs into the opposition area and causing havoc.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Whether battling at the plate, creating havoc on the basepaths or chasing down a fly ball in the outfield, Simpson has created many thrilling moments for Rays fans.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Wounded, Hyman stumbled to her desk and died from her wounds, according to one of the officials who reviewed the video.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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In May, the WHS announced that a fisherman stumbled upon a historic shipwreck in Lake Michigan.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Tip: Don't plunge too hard, as that can create large air bubbles, which will make the milk taste grainy.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the second quarter, as tariffs took effect, imports plunged and companies sold off their inventories.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Underneath the fun exterior, Red Bull was serious about its ambitions of disrupting F1’s front-runners and assembling a team that was capable of winning a championship.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Frequent use can disrupt normal bowel function and lead to laxative dependence or chronic constipation.7 Only use castor oil under medical guidance.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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The episode ended with a deep-fake public service announcement that showed Trump walking through the desert, taking off his clothes and collapsing nude in the sand.—
Christine Ricciardi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Just two weeks after collapsing twice during the opening round of the Amundi Evian Championship, Hull returned this week to compete at the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Orange Bliss: Bursting with a medley of orange flavors, complemented by smooth vanilla and marmalade-like notes from Amarillo hops.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 July 2025
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The release of the Cryptopsy medley is the latest addition to a month of ups and downs for Strings, who on Wednesday (July 16) received multiple nominations for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards – including entertainer and album of the year.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
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“Tumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumble. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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