Synonyms of toppling

toppling

verb

present participle of topple

as in falling

to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily

the tower of blocks toppled even though I bumped into it ever so slightly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• falling
• stumbling
• tripping
• slipping
• tumbling
• collapsing
• sliding
• crashing
• plopping
• skidding
• plunging
• crumpling
• dropping
• plunking
• precipitating
• plummeting
• slumping (over)
• keeling
• wiping out
• free-falling
• flumping
• nose-diving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rising
• standing (up)
• uprising
• getting up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of toppling

That’s why 1,873,910 pounds of ballast were added to keep the construction equipment from toppling over. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 6 Nov. 2026

Washington follows this pattern of behavior because sanctions alone rarely—if ever—make a problem disappear, such as by toppling the government responsible. — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

Despite the rain and wind toppling over organizer tents, the energy of Souls to the Polls felt akin to a backyard barbecue; organizers say that’s exactly the point. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

The Chaparrals have made steady progress, sharing the district title last year and narrowly toppling Heights this year. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026

Two width-adjustable feet with a groove at the bottom help to secure it on a surface, while a third, upright arm prevents the tablet from toppling over. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Brown would have to serve with Republican Bernie Moreno, who defeated Brown in 2024 — and would likely become the leading tactician in charge of toppling the Democrat again in 2028. — semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026

And there are like hundreds of 1,000s of really good people who work for our government who aren’t toppling it. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

With homes nearly toppling into the ocean and back-to-back floods and hurricanes amplifying our sense of dread, keeping track of all things El Niño can be overwhelming. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026