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
Both failed miserably to topple powerful incumbents Tom Menino and Ray Flynn, losing by large margins.
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
The recent outbreak of violence risks reigniting sectarian tensions in the country nearly seven months after its longtime ruler, Bashar al-Assad, was toppled.
—Caroline Radnofsky, NBC news, 22 July 2025
However, adding a metal, plastic, or wooden stake and soft ties or a lightweight wire cage from the garden center will ensure the plant won't topple over.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
Former Syrian President Bashar Assad, whose regime was toppled in December by Ahmed al-Sharaa and his group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — a U.S.-designated terror organization, is a member of the Alawite community.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
The recent outbreak of violence risks reigniting sectarian tensions in the country nearly seven months after its longtime ruler, Bashar al-Assad, was toppled.
—Caroline Radnofsky, NBC news, 22 July 2025
However, adding a metal, plastic, or wooden stake and soft ties or a lightweight wire cage from the garden center will ensure the plant won't topple over.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
Former Syrian President Bashar Assad, whose regime was toppled in December by Ahmed al-Sharaa and his group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — a U.S.-designated terror organization, is a member of the Alawite community.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topple
Verb
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But, if wages don’t rise to match those jumps, consumer spending could fall and slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That rotation has left the market for 1950s and 1960s cars with oversupply and falling prices.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Wave have been fortunate that Orlando and Washington have also stumbled, keeping the gap small.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, the Braves overcame an early 5-1 deficit in the series opener Tuesday with four runs in the fourth inning to tie the score, only to give it right back on a night when Spencer Strider stumbled, tying a career high with eight runs allowed in four innings.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kids weren’t tripping over themselves to sit and reach in their free time.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 2025
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The report, which was obtained by The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network, said police concluded that Trigg accidentally fell into the pool after tripping and falling on an inflatable chair.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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Since AirTags were made to track objects like keys and bags, slipping one into a shoe was just a matter of time.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The open front is easy to slip on, while the eye-catching buttons allow for versatility of wear — bundle up or leave it open for an airy feel.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The man tumbled hundreds of feet down the mountain, suffering cuts, scrapes, bruises and a leg injury that left him unable to move, rangers said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Amalfi Coast, however, tumbles into sapphire seas—its lemon groves clinging to cliffs and pastel villages stacked like dreams.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Topple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topple. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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