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
Marvel's Thunderbolts*, starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, is the only film slated for upcoming release that has the potential juice to topple Sinners' reign.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Hollywood, once confident in its cultural monopoly, suddenly faces a colossal new competitor on the global stage – one backed by 1.4 billion people and a government eager to topple Western pop-cultural dominance.
—Shaoyu Yuan, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
But as the damage fades and the years march on, toppled trees and downed branches create gaps in the canopy that let light penetrate to the forest floor.
—Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The deadly blast toppled American notions of safety, exposed anti-government rage and unified a grieving city.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Hollywood, once confident in its cultural monopoly, suddenly faces a colossal new competitor on the global stage – one backed by 1.4 billion people and a government eager to topple Western pop-cultural dominance.
—Shaoyu Yuan, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
But as the damage fades and the years march on, toppled trees and downed branches create gaps in the canopy that let light penetrate to the forest floor.
—Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The deadly blast toppled American notions of safety, exposed anti-government rage and unified a grieving city.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topple
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Last night, the Rockies were 0-for-7 after falling behind 1-2.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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As a result, trade between the two sides is falling sharply, according to logistics experts.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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How did the world’s two largest economies stumble toward a trade war that neither truly seeks and which the rest of the world can’t afford?—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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In 1857, Sam stumbled into the job that would shape his identity.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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When Cody trips and falls in the grass, his friends band together to comfort him and get him a bandage for his boo-boo.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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The 100th episode is an all-out celebration, with giant poultry, trips to the afterlife and even a cameo by Mark Hamill.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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The sandals also boast adjustable straps, a breathable faux leather upper, comfy real suede insoles, and an EVA outsole that offers plenty of traction and stability to prevent slipping.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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The future Queen Elizabeth and her younger sister Princess Margaret famously slipped into the crowd to celebrate on VE Day, short for Victory in Europe Day.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Spotify shares tumbled after its Q1 numbers and 2025 forecasts with the stock down a hefty 9% mid-morning.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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That energy focus has been weighing on GGN, since oil has been tumbling with stocks as of late.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Topple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topple. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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