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topple

verb

ˈtä-pəl

Definition of topple

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 The only vehicle Dias needed to topple his biggest challenge yet was his faith. — Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Now that an accusation of rape has toppled Platner’s candidacy, the Democrats who selected him are desperately trying to pick up the pieces of a race that might be their party’s best shot to take back the Senate. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 Wes Streeting, whose resignation as health secretary in May helped topple Starmer, took over the defense portfolio. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 Ortega spoke Sunday at the anniversary of the Sandinista revolution that toppled the Somoza dictatorship in 1979 and first brought him to power. — Anna-Catherine Brigida, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for topple

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The Odyssey are being produced by Insight Editions for late summer and fall releases.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The situation becomes less complicated if a mango from a neighbor’s tree falls onto your property.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of fall

Verb

Ella Rubin stars as Annie Jacobson, a high schooler who stumbles into a mystery when her grandfather dies and leaves her an island in Canada—along with a cryptic letter.

— Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
The story is compelling as ever and a reminder that Xbox stumbled onto some real magic back in 2001.

— Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of stumble

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Piastri hasn’t been on the podium since Miami in May as McLaren slipped behind Ferrari and, at times, Red Bull for outright pace.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Condo prices slipped slightly as inventory remains elevated following new state safety requirements after the Surfside collapse.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of slip

Verb

Shares in Volkswagen Group, which also owns Skoda and Audi, have tumbled more than 30% over the past 12 months and were trading down almost 2% early afternoon local time on Friday.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
There were signs of maturity beyond his years during the play-offs, when Sooryavanshi bided his time as wickets tumbled before exploding for a 47-ball 96 in a loss against the Gujarat Titans.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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