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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
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 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
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
Some powered ahead, others took a slower pace and a few tumbles happened along the way.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The river tumbles and seethes through 278 miles of Grand Canyon National Park, taking its geologic time in carving a trench now deeper than a mile.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
But if an asset tumbles and the investor can't meet the margin requirements, the trading platform may automatically liquidate the position, which leads to more selling and downward pressure on its price.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Mar. 2026
Regrettably, the series fully tumbles downhill in Episode 3.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 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
The ceremony turns into something reminiscent of the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake, as the last keg tumbles down a nearby hill and the entire wedding party follows.
—Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
After some careful shaking, the rabbit finally tumbles out of the hose.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
The glass tumbles day and night in the waves against the pebbles and sand.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
This setting uses more water and tumbles linens gently to keep them from getting twisted.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
At Cedar Falls, the creek tumbles off a 70-foot precipice and then meanders through Cedar Creek Canyon into the Petit Jean River to the west.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2025
Noun
Beneath the twists and tumbles of its plot, Reddick’s play is concerned with the people and communities that never profit when power seeks to increase itself — children, poor folks, Black folks.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 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
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
Some powered ahead, others took a slower pace and a few tumbles happened along the way.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The river tumbles and seethes through 278 miles of Grand Canyon National Park, taking its geologic time in carving a trench now deeper than a mile.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
But if an asset tumbles and the investor can't meet the margin requirements, the trading platform may automatically liquidate the position, which leads to more selling and downward pressure on its price.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
There's something so timeless and romantic about hair that almost audibly tumbles down one's back.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Mar. 2026
Regrettably, the series fully tumbles downhill in Episode 3.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 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
The ceremony turns into something reminiscent of the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake, as the last keg tumbles down a nearby hill and the entire wedding party follows.
—Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
After some careful shaking, the rabbit finally tumbles out of the hose.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
The glass tumbles day and night in the waves against the pebbles and sand.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
This setting uses more water and tumbles linens gently to keep them from getting twisted.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
At Cedar Falls, the creek tumbles off a 70-foot precipice and then meanders through Cedar Creek Canyon into the Petit Jean River to the west.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumbles
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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The thirst for energy supply chains not linked to the spikes and falls of fossil fuel pricing is driving change.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plosser Davis points out that light reflecting from shiny surfaces can create visual distractions that affect depth perception, increasing the risk of falls.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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This plastic table cover does the trick while offering convenient use and protection against spills and messes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Sheppard specializes in untangling other people’s financial messes.—
Joel Jacobs,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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The movie follows Rick Power (Rudd), a wedding band singer who stumbles into a late-night jam session with former boy band star Danny (Jonas) and reignites his passion for songwriting.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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West stumbles into the kitchen looking for some buffalo-chicken dip, wearing only a pair of shorts and a smile.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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When Heathcliff, a foundling, discovers that Cathy Earnshaw, the daughter of the impoverished Yorkshire lord who’s taken him in, has played a prank on him by putting eggs in his beds to be crushed, the boy plunges his fingers into the slippery puddle of yolk and albumen left behind.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Madelyn Cline is giving all the stylish WAGS who showed up at the 2026 NFL Honors a run for their money thanks to a blue Christopher Esber gown that plunges all the way to her stomach.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The back line compresses space, the midfield disrupts passing lanes and Ferree has commanded his box with composure beyond his years.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Alcohol disrupts a person’s motor skills, which can affect their control of their vehicle.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bluff collapses, sometimes caused by natural erosion, are not uncommon in north San Diego and along beaches in North County.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The game between Dallas and the Columbus Blue Jackets is postponed by the NHL after Stars forward Rich Peverley collapses on the bench during the first period.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Tumbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumbles. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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