as in fell
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 toppled
Oligui Nguema, had toppled President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who was accused of irresponsible governance.
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Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
While citywide damage is still being assessed, over two dozen trees had toppled over during the storm, Chaudhry added.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Oligui Nguema had toppled President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who was accused of irresponsible governance.
—Yves-Laurent Goma, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
This toppled trees and caused roof damage.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Oil imports from Venezuela have ceased since Washington toppled its leader last month, cutting Cuba’s main source of energy.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The other was the first day of that month when Adam delivered a pitch and almost immediately toppled to the dirt.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Bangladesh votes on Thursday in the first election since a Gen Z rebellion toppled an ageing autocrat – an uprising tens of millions of young people dreamt could chart a new course for their country.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Gu skittered off the first rail and toppled to her side, dashing her title hopes.
—Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
While citywide damage is still being assessed, over two dozen trees had toppled over during the storm, Chaudhry added.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Oligui Nguema had toppled President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who was accused of irresponsible governance.
—Yves-Laurent Goma, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
This toppled trees and caused roof damage.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Oil imports from Venezuela have ceased since Washington toppled its leader last month, cutting Cuba’s main source of energy.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The other was the first day of that month when Adam delivered a pitch and almost immediately toppled to the dirt.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Bangladesh votes on Thursday in the first election since a Gen Z rebellion toppled an ageing autocrat – an uprising tens of millions of young people dreamt could chart a new course for their country.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Gu skittered off the first rail and toppled to her side, dashing her title hopes.
—Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toppled
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Cortina Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi received death threats after centuries-old trees were felled to make way for a $131 million bobsledding track.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Afterward, Agnes and I were felled by the kind of hunger that overtakes only those who have exerted themselves in cold weather.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Illinois bolted an early 15-3 lead as USC stumbled out of the gate, turning the ball over four times in the first six minutes and missing seven of its first eight shots.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But in a market with no room for error, the cybersecurity giant stumbled on guidance, and the stock sank.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood asked officials to review whether Fears intentionally tripped David Mirkovic after stopping in front of him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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May was right that Fears tripped Lendeborg, a dirty play that should have resulted in a flagrant foul.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For the occasion, Ice Spice slipped into glossy patent leather pumps with an ultra-sharp pointed toe.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Shares of Eli Lilly have popped 17% over the past 12 months but have slipped 5% this year.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Palo Alto Networks — Shares of the cybersecurity company tumbled 6% after Palo Alto issued a weak earnings forecast for the current quarter.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Wall Street shook when stocks of software and other companies tumbled as investors hunted for companies that could be potential losers if AI ends up remaking the world and their industries.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Toppled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toppled. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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