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as in trotting
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 stumbling
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 hopping
to move with a light springing step
dancers tripping lightly across the stage
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as in traveling
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 fumbling
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 tripping
Yet the film keeps tripping itself up.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2026
Firstman plays Peter, a drug-happy party promoter tripping the light fantastic in New York.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
These Italian suede sneakers feature a durable gum sole that’s perfect for a long day of walking without tripping over cobblestones or uneven pavement.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Plus, toys left on the porch can double as tripping hazards.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The film balances raw, emotional interviews of families still grappling with the fire’s aftermath with silly moments from the dugout, kids tripping over ball buckets or cheering on their teammates.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Lawler said the interaction ended shortly afterward and Paul gave him the middle finger before tripping on his way out of the door.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Here, the feel is of a car-free village where guests and day-tripping locals can mingle over pétanque games, art galleries, and craft workshops, casual and fine dining cuisine, and rejuvenating sessions in the spa’s Iyashi Dôme.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Slipping in a grocery store or tripping in a hotel lobby is bad enough on its own.
—Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2026
Firstman plays Peter, a drug-happy party promoter tripping the light fantastic in New York.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
These Italian suede sneakers feature a durable gum sole that’s perfect for a long day of walking without tripping over cobblestones or uneven pavement.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Plus, toys left on the porch can double as tripping hazards.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The film balances raw, emotional interviews of families still grappling with the fire’s aftermath with silly moments from the dugout, kids tripping over ball buckets or cheering on their teammates.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Lawler said the interaction ended shortly afterward and Paul gave him the middle finger before tripping on his way out of the door.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Here, the feel is of a car-free village where guests and day-tripping locals can mingle over pétanque games, art galleries, and craft workshops, casual and fine dining cuisine, and rejuvenating sessions in the spa’s Iyashi Dôme.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Slipping in a grocery store or tripping in a hotel lobby is bad enough on its own.
—Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tripping
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Although his life has turned into a globe-trotting affair, Calva’s permanent residence remains in Mexico City.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The psychological revenge thriller of Season One opens up into a globe-trotting espionage thriller taking Reece across the Indian Ocean, Southern and Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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America is building the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence but stumbling badly in applying it.—
Drew Cukor,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The mood in Venice is still borderline ecstatic, full of gossip, parties, and people chatting about art in their respective cities, trading business cards, discovering new talent, eating, drinking, and stumbling around, running into old friends.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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From island hopping along the always-sunny Maldives and admiring pink sands in the Bahamas, to coconut mangrove-trekking in the Philippines and biking past pineapple fields in French Polynesia, tropical charm manifests in an array of ways.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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That sense of curiosity is what continues to pull Cabello to travel, even after years spent hopping between continents for work.—
Jesse Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Hamaguchi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Léa Le Dimna, spent two years developing the project in France, traveling between Tokyo and Paris and conducting actor workshops to familiarize himself with how French performers approach text.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Brentford end their season with a home game against Crystal Palace on Sunday before travelling to Anfield to face Liverpool on the final day on May 24.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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But Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace hit three-pointers while Smart was fumbling the ball and James and Hachimura were missing shots, while an Oklahoma City 8-0 run eventually gave them another 13-point lead that was never again challenged.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The result leaves nearly every performer fumbling for traction in Serkis and Stoller’s muddy-yet-gutless cinematic sty.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Adames took off on contact, jogging without any sense of urgency.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Back in April 2020, shortly after moving to Atlanta from South Florida, Bailey said he was hit by a car while jogging on Peachtree Street.—
Rashad Williams,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Despite this spark of hope, by his teens, Ian’s dreams of becoming a soccer player are falling apart as rejection, oppression and his own internal rage take their toll.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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The book provides a snapshot of her family’s life bouncing between homes on both sides, and the process of transculturation that resulted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Blake’s shot, his second tally of the game and fourth of the playoffs, hit Dan Vladar in the arm before bouncing behind the goalie and into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Tripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tripping. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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