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as in jumbles
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
cleaned a crazy tumble of buttons, hair bands, loose change, and old candy wrappers out from the couch cushions
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as in messes
a state in which everything is out of order
her office is a tumble of books and papers, but somehow she can find everything
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as in stumbles
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 plunges
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
stock prices tumbled after the earnings report was released
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as in disrupts
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 collapses
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 tumbles
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
The tumbles and trust falls might start to scare you, but this is hardly these clowns’ first rodeo.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
After a number of tumbles through the incoming crashing waves, Phan grabbed ahold of the shark's tail and fearlessly guided it back into the ocean, prompting cheers from onlookers.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
The figures were sliced into five groups, focusing on the commodity’s biggest surges compared to its deepest tumbles.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Stoic staff hand-roll alcapurrias and pop tops off icy Medalla lagers as palm trees wave in the breeze, inbound planes circle overhead and reggaeton tumbles out of the speakers.
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Ben Olsen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin took one of its biggest tumbles yet.
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Rita Nazareth,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin took one of its biggest tumbles yet.
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Rita Nazareth,
Bloomberg,
4 Feb. 2026
After Bitcoin suffered some epic tumbles in November, the OG cryptocurrency had been hovering around $90,000 — until today, that is.
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Joe Wilkins Published Jan 29,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The film, which is set to bow in Un Certain Regard on May 21, tumbles through tones, swerving through pitch-black humor, empathy, fury and larger-than-life moments.
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William Earl,
Variety,
20 May 2026
The flagellar bundle falls apart, and the cell tumbles.
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Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
Frothy water tumbles over sandstone and rock, creating challenging rapids with ominous names like Dragon's Tooth and Hell's Gate.
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Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
The video shows the plane colliding with the truck, going over the vehicle, which tumbles beneath the jet.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
There's something so timeless and romantic about hair that almost audibly tumbles down one's back.
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Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
Those records are only going to get worse with time as the team tumbles toward the draft lottery.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
The firm is maintaining its 2026 oil price forecast at $100 per barrel for Brent, even as the global benchmark tumbles below $80 per barrel for the first time since March.
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Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
The tumbles and trust falls might start to scare you, but this is hardly these clowns’ first rodeo.
—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
After a number of tumbles through the incoming crashing waves, Phan grabbed ahold of the shark's tail and fearlessly guided it back into the ocean, prompting cheers from onlookers.
—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
The figures were sliced into five groups, focusing on the commodity’s biggest surges compared to its deepest tumbles.
—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Stoic staff hand-roll alcapurrias and pop tops off icy Medalla lagers as palm trees wave in the breeze, inbound planes circle overhead and reggaeton tumbles out of the speakers.
—
Ben Olsen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin took one of its biggest tumbles yet.
—
Rita Nazareth,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin took one of its biggest tumbles yet.
—
Rita Nazareth,
Bloomberg,
4 Feb. 2026
After Bitcoin suffered some epic tumbles in November, the OG cryptocurrency had been hovering around $90,000 — until today, that is.
—
Joe Wilkins Published Jan 29,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
At the same time, Dangerous Woman, one of Grande's earliest releases, tumbles down the roster.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The film, which is set to bow in Un Certain Regard on May 21, tumbles through tones, swerving through pitch-black humor, empathy, fury and larger-than-life moments.
—
William Earl,
Variety,
20 May 2026
The flagellar bundle falls apart, and the cell tumbles.
—
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
Frothy water tumbles over sandstone and rock, creating challenging rapids with ominous names like Dragon's Tooth and Hell's Gate.
—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
The video shows the plane colliding with the truck, going over the vehicle, which tumbles beneath the jet.
—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
There's something so timeless and romantic about hair that almost audibly tumbles down one's back.
—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
Those records are only going to get worse with time as the team tumbles toward the draft lottery.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumbles
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
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There's been some stumbling plays, thwarted by tripping and dramatic falls.
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At this outlet — a falls made of lacy terraces — Duke Kobe, our 19-year-old guide that day, caught his 5¼-pounder.
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Without the right systems in place, messes can quickly get out of control and leave your space feeling messy.
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The ghostly character doesn't have a particularly significant role in the story, but is a constant nuisance in the tapestry of Hogwarts with antics that include throwing things, making messes, pulling pranks, and generally causing mischief that enrages caretaker Argus Filch.
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After a rocky start, Joey stumbles on some talents and goes to great lengths to impress Leonard in his audition for a play.
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The first robot stumbles on aluminum debris, its wheels furiously trying to get traction and move around the obstacle.
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In six parts, The American Revolution, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, plunges us into the momentous war that led to the nation’s founding.
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At times comical, each of these stories swerves and plunges deep into dark truths of human nature.
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Each surgery disrupts blood supply to the skin and lays down a new layer of scar tissue, meaning the risks compound with every procedure.
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Xenotransplantation disrupts this trajectory.
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Canvas collapses what has typically been a fragmented production chain into a single workspace.
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If the cost of producing a complex tax plan collapses toward zero, what exactly is the client paying for—and who keeps the fee?
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Where assortments were once strongly driven by trends, today the starting point is the customer.
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The assortments give shoppers a chance to try several scent profiles without committing to one full-size luxury bottle.
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“Tumbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumbles. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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