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as in trotted
to go at a pace faster than a walk
went tripping up the steps of city hall in their eagerness to get married
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as in fell
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
tripped over a chair and landed on her face
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as in traveled
to take a trip especially of some distance
while he was growing up, the family tripped to New England every summer
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as in stumbled
to make a mistake
the press has had it in for the new governor, and they are just waiting for her to trip
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Recent Examples of tripped
Hawaii, however, tripped UC Irvine, with the Anteaters falling 3-1 (25-15, 18-25, 18-25, 20-25) in the championship match.
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Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
McAvoy was ejected for his retaliatory two-handed slash to the right arm of Benson, who seconds earlier tripped him and sent him crashing into the boards.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Trevor and Josh then tripped around in Bill Hull’s Suburban, impressing girls and joyriding to the coast and up to Eugene with a friend.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Not used to the standard, black polyester choir robe that American judges wear, Gorsuch tripped when walking up the steps to the bench.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 May 2026
According to Rhett Broderick, his mother tripped in prison several weeks ago and broke some ribs.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Gdanski referenced Hill’s mother, who said Hall tripped over Chapo while trying to catch a ball.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The boy tried to run away but tripped and the beaver bit him on the upper thigh and continued to attack him.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
After 28 minutes, Celtic captain Callum McGregor was tripped and awarded a penalty.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
McAvoy was ejected for his retaliatory two-handed slash to the right arm of Benson, who seconds earlier tripped him and sent him crashing into the boards.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Trevor and Josh then tripped around in Bill Hull’s Suburban, impressing girls and joyriding to the coast and up to Eugene with a friend.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Not used to the standard, black polyester choir robe that American judges wear, Gorsuch tripped when walking up the steps to the bench.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 May 2026
According to Rhett Broderick, his mother tripped in prison several weeks ago and broke some ribs.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Gdanski referenced Hill’s mother, who said Hall tripped over Chapo while trying to catch a ball.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The boy tried to run away but tripped and the beaver bit him on the upper thigh and continued to attack him.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
After 28 minutes, Celtic captain Callum McGregor was tripped and awarded a penalty.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tripped
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The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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So when Lozano trotted onto a pitch in Indio in a public preseason match involving San Diego FC, the serenading began.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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But they were felled by poor shooting Friday, making just 35% overall and were particularly bad from long range.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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But before he was felled at age 68 by a heart attack, Joiner had shared what was in the briefcase with the lead Louisiana State Police investigator on the case, Stefan Montgomery, Joiner's son and the LSP confirmed.—
Stephanie Gosk,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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McIlroy hopped a plane and drove over, spending maybe five hours on the course before leaving.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The trespasser hopped the fence and was on the active runway within two minutes before they were hit and killed by a plane taking off.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The highway death rate back then was around five deaths or less per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, which is higher than today, but hardly a death sentence.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The teams flew together by charter to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4 but traveled back to Montreal separately Saturday.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Investigators suspect 16-year-old Star Grant and a 28-year-old accomplice killed the girl’s parents and grandmother on May 1 – six days before deputies stumbled onto the crime during a May 7 welfare check, the warrant states.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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The chain had steady growth in 2024, but seems to have stumbled in California.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The 33-year-old pitcher jogged to first base and then was checked on by trainers and manager Carlos Mendoza.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The ball fell for a hit, Cruz jogged to second, then scored on an RBI single by Bryan Reynolds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The farmer then slipped into a coma and only came out of it a few weeks later, with doctors calling him a miracle, per the BBC.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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However, last season the singer quietly slipped into stadiums and attended every home game largely under the radar.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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But Aaron Nesmith made six 6-pointers in the fourth before Haliburton’s long 2-pointer — which bounced high off the rim and fell through the net as time expired — forced overtime.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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German Berterame pushed Miami ahead 4-3 in the 84th minute and then Messi’s shot, which bounced in off Celentano, padded the lead.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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“Tripped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tripped. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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