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as in jumble
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 havoc
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 to fall
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 to plunge
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
stock prices tumbled after the earnings report was released
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as in to disrupt
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 to collapse
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 tumble
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
Some blankets can be tumble-dried on low heat, but more delicate fabrics should be air-dried to prevent damage.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 2 Jan. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
No Heat / Air Dry The no-heat or air-dry setting will tumble your clothes with unheated air.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Getsemaní Formerly rough and tumble, Getsemaní is now one of the city's coolest and most colorful quarters; it’s known for its street art and more casual, understated cafes and shopping.
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Spencer Jones blocked Joel Embiid's tip-in attempt, tumbling over Edgecombe.
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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.—
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
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The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.—
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The House spent weeks this fall reviewing the problems and discussing the need for solutions, such as more accurate tracking of voucher recipients.—
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Christian Barmore created a little more havoc against the run and pass than usual, but his only pressure was contained to the second quarter.—
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Dewan shared Fillion's sense of the havoc Monica is likely to cause in season 8.—
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Government agencies and businesses that invest in this training, and that insist every critical number survives a deterministic check, will capture AI's benefits without stumbling into its blind spots.—
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Dodge, still suffering the consequences of axing the popular previous generations of Charger and Challenger muscle cars, saw sales stumble down 28% compared with the previous year.—
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These two conflicts heat up very quickly, with Dale plunging his elbow into the soup and then getting in Ron’s face, telling him to kiss it.—
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The buttery soft, stretchy nylon is accented with a plunging V-neckline and pretty lace trim.—
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Bullet train services were temporarily disrupted, and cameras mounted on buildings showed visible shaking.—
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However, drinking caffeinated tea too late in the day can disrupt sleep.—
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The activity periodically forms a dome over the main vent, which eventually collapses, causing an eruption.—
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McDearmond knew without Hannah's help, the criminal case against Brian would likely collapse.—
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After applauding the win, Murphy didn’t stay to watch Hudson win her category (Best Supporting Actress) or to enjoy his costars’ medley of the film’s three Best Original Song nominees, resulting in speculation he was angered by his loss.—
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Here's where to base yourself while discovering Portugal's vast medley of landscapes.—
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“Tumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumble. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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