as in littered
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
a tumbled entryway filled with the usual jumble of sports equipment, backpacks, papers, and shoes
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as in fell
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
the infant stood for a moment and then tumbled on the carpet
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as in plunged
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
stock prices tumbled after the earnings report was released
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as in disrupted
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
tumbled all the clothes in her closet as she furiously searched for her favorite pair of jeans
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as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
all we need is one strong wind, and that old barn is going to tumble
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Recent Examples of tumbled
Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
In a hopeful sign for the downtown struggling office market, the owner of an iconic office tower that tumbled into foreclosure has reached a settlement with its lender to regain control of the 23-story building, in a purchase that will include a new ownership arrangement with a longtime partner.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
International Brent crude oil also tumbled 13% to around $95.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Crude prices tumbled following the announcement.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Deadline spoke with several crew members who have since stopped work on the production who say that the strike effort gained steam at the top of last week, after Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne accidentally tumbled out of a window while filming a scene.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Stock markets have tumbled, and recession odds have climbed.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Rescuers pulled an injured hiker to safety after the person tumbled about 30 feet off a trail in steep, remote terrain along the South Fork of the American River near Coloma, Cal Fire officials said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
In closing arguments Thursday, prosecutors led by Assistant State Attorney Rich Buxman of the Fifth Judicial Circuit relied on testimony by Green’s neighbors, who claimed Hunter and Green tumbled down the stairs during the argument.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
In a hopeful sign for the downtown struggling office market, the owner of an iconic office tower that tumbled into foreclosure has reached a settlement with its lender to regain control of the 23-story building, in a purchase that will include a new ownership arrangement with a longtime partner.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
International Brent crude oil also tumbled 13% to around $95.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Crude prices tumbled following the announcement.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Deadline spoke with several crew members who have since stopped work on the production who say that the strike effort gained steam at the top of last week, after Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne accidentally tumbled out of a window while filming a scene.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Stock markets have tumbled, and recession odds have climbed.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Rescuers pulled an injured hiker to safety after the person tumbled about 30 feet off a trail in steep, remote terrain along the South Fork of the American River near Coloma, Cal Fire officials said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumbled
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In the past, her songs were so littered with personal details that listening felt voyeuristic.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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The series does not touch on the tabloid attention that followed the Beckhams in 2004, when it was alleged that David had an affair with his personal assistant, Rebecca Loos, and the many further accusations of cheating that littered gossip columns after.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Floorboards were milled from walnut trees felled at a construction site in North Carolina.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 Apr. 2026
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With a hollow interior trunk, Stumpy was among 158 trees felled in 2024 as part of a project aimed at shoring up a sea wall near the National Mall.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Iraq’s exports plunged by about 80% in March compared with last year’s average daily volumes, while Saudi Arabia has rerouted crude through its east-west pipeline to the Red Sea, now running near capacity at roughly 7 million barrels a day.—
Gerry Doyle,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Revenue plunged during the pandemic and has yet to fully recover to prepandemic levels, and Chicago can’t afford to endanger any revenue source given its precarious financial position.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Richardson said that the loss of grizzlies disrupted the state’s ecosystems and eliminated an animal that was so synonymous with California that its image remains on the state flag, on water bottles and in the names of its university teams.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The vaccination campaign for measles was disrupted during Bangladesh's recent political upheavals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As the operation collapsed, the messages show the men scrambling for protection and escape routes.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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In August 2021, as Kabul collapsed and Afghans crowded the gates of Hamid Karzai International Airport, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin — then a Republican member of Congress from Oklahoma — tried to travel to Afghanistan.—
Peter Lucier,
Washington Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Such implications could have a chilling effect on the reporting of such crimes by partners and spouses locked into messy and tumultuous relationships.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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Despite going through a messy divorce, the former couple remain good friends.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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An Easter Sunday celebration at a Long Beach, California park took a disturbing turn when a person searching for hidden eggs stumbled upon a human skull partially buried in dense brush.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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In trading Angel Reese yesterday, this franchise stumbled upon a crossroad.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her income dipped back to $192,000 in 2024 before rising again last year to $300,000, when Porter returned to teaching law at the University of California-Irvine.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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However, her production dipped late in the year, particularly in SEC play, as her aggressiveness attacking the rim declined.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Tumbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumbled. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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