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
Beril Akman, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Amphenol — The maker of sensors and connectors tumbled more than 12%.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The precipitous fall dragged down peers including Humana and other major Medicare Advantage players, which also tumbled in response to a disappointing proposal for 2027 government payment rates.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, approval of his handling of immigration — long a political asset for the president and the GOP — has tumbled.
—Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Ungainly with their beams and pipes, the dredges look like tufts of Rust Belt infrastructure that have blown loose and drifted westward and finally tumbled onto this distant sea.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Several carriages of the Renfe Alvia train tumbled down a four-meter embankment upon impact, killing its driver.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Meslier was one of many Leeds players who saw their stock slide as the club tumbled down the Premier League before its eventual relegation in 2023.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
Shares of the Turkish state lender Halk Bankasi AS tumbled on Wednesday following the adjournment of a court status conference in the US related to charges of evading sanctions on Iran.
—Beril Akman, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Amphenol — The maker of sensors and connectors tumbled more than 12%.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The precipitous fall dragged down peers including Humana and other major Medicare Advantage players, which also tumbled in response to a disappointing proposal for 2027 government payment rates.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, approval of his handling of immigration — long a political asset for the president and the GOP — has tumbled.
—Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Ungainly with their beams and pipes, the dredges look like tufts of Rust Belt infrastructure that have blown loose and drifted westward and finally tumbled onto this distant sea.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Several carriages of the Renfe Alvia train tumbled down a four-meter embankment upon impact, killing its driver.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Meslier was one of many Leeds players who saw their stock slide as the club tumbled down the Premier League before its eventual relegation in 2023.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumbled
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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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Cigarette butts are the most littered item on the planet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Antoine’s trees were eventually felled after the plantation changed hands multiple times after the death of enslaver Roman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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For every tree felled in the development of the hotel, two saplings were planted, and what's more, for every day that a guest decides to forgo housekeeping, a new tree will be planted (there's a nifty switch in your room so staff know).—
Grainne McBride,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Erdoğan changed course in 2023 and brought in new central-bank leadership who jacked interest rates to nearly 50 percent and plunged the country into a recession in a desperate effort to restore credibility.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Shares have plunged more than 20% over the course of those two days.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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American said Monday that five of its nine hub airports were disrupted by the storm, including its largest hub at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.—
Laya Neelakandan,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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If your travel is or was disrupted, here’s what airlines owe you for the inconvenience.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Photo by Anne Arundel County Fire Department In Harford County, crews rescued four cows, a bull and a horse after a barn collapsed.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sutton said Minneapolis policing has collapsed since the 2020 unrest, noting the city is authorized for about 900 officers but now has roughly 550, with only around 265 patrol officers available to police the entire city.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Extension 24-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet A pile of footwear cluttering an entryway is an eyesore and makes homes look messy.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Epstein raised this alarm years ago in Range, writing that the best predictors of future elite performance often hide inside messy developmental stories.—
Rachel Barr,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some customers have stumbled upon the bubble waffle shop while scrolling on their phones.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even some of the most sophisticated left-leaning groups have stumbled.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Shares of Capital One dipped on Thursday evening after the credit card issuer's fourth-quarter earnings per share missed estimates due to higher expenses.—
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CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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That meant that when the Orion capsule dipped into the atmosphere, gases built up in the heat shield’s interior, causing chunks of the material to break off and cracks to form.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Tumbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumbled. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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