The strong winds toppled many trees.
The earthquake toppled the buildings.
The tree toppled into the river.
The rebels tried to topple the dictator.
The phone company has toppled its local competition.
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Cause of crash is being investigated Videos of the accident show the carriage toppled to its side and crashed into a building on the steep and narrow street, with parts of the streetcar crumpled.—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, France’s 30-year yield was at its highest since 2009 ahead of next week’s no confidence vote, which could see the government toppled over a fierce budget dispute.—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025 Powerful straight-line winds that strafed Carmichael neighborhoods, toppling trees and sending roof shingles and patio furniture flying, blew in on the coattails of thunderstorms that struck the Sacramento area Tuesday.—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Esmerelda in particular is one-note, nothing but a vain narcissist obsessed with toppling Ned.—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for topple
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