STUMBLED (UPON) Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

stumbled (upon)

verb

past tense of stumble (upon)

as in encountered

to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face stumbled upon an old acquaintance at the airport

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The researchers at Auxilium first encountered this challenge while developing nerve-repair implants, versions of which are already undergoing clinical trials.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Instead, online conversation quickly shifted from anticipation to expectation, as social media filled with comparisons between polished concept artwork and the reality guests encountered on opening.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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The grand jury met in Oakland on July 2, according to the documents, which were signed by a federal prosecutor.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Crutsinger was released from the hospital Thursday and was met by friends, family and members of the Ponder ISD community.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026

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