tumping (over)

Definition of tumping (over)next
present participle of tump (over), chiefly Southern
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Verb
  • What was His message in turning over the tables, besides showing His rudeness?
    John Kenney, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Ted Soqui / Pool via Getty Images Prosecutors noted that protocol prevents them from turning over the sensitive images, but that defense attorneys can view the data at a clean computer in the justice center.
    Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Chelsea could manipulate their press, either by finding Fernandez lurking on the left wing and Malo Gusto inverting into midfield on the right, or through Sanchez going long.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Murray screened for Jokic, inverting the pick-and-roll — a trick that very few tandems have the skill-set to pull off.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Coach Scott Bemand turned his attention to toppling France in France for the first time next Saturday.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The results showed that seventy-nine percent support some form of intervention, with some favoring toppling the regime and others wanting to deal with the humanitarian crisis, highlighting a range of priorities within the community.
    Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Witherspoon has long been talking about artificial intelligence and encouraging her followers to become familiar with the technology, which is rapidly upending industries from Hollywood to tech.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Later bookings, more domestic travel The Iran war has sent jet fuel prices soaring, upending the global aviation industry and forcing airlines to raise fares, curb growth plans and rethink forecasts.
    Shashwat Awasthi, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Garcia Torres’ appellate attorney who secured the ruling overturning the conviction also did not respond to messages seeking comment.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Election law experts contend that the scenario of Republicans successfully overturning election results is unlikely, with legal remedies available to prevent stalling and ensure certification of results by January 3 when the new Congress convenes.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Tumping (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumping%20%28over%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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