stumble
verb (used without object)
to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip.
stumbling
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present participleof stumble.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
stumble.
stumbleverb (used without object)to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip.
Example Sentences
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After stumbling, the Nasdaq accelerated, with its gain in Bespoke’s indexed series reaching 592.5% in March 2000.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Yet he now appears to be stumbling into a forever war of his own.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
China's property market was once a key driver of national growth, but has become a stumbling block.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
The latest stumbling block surrounds Britain's bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships at London Stadium - because the event would clash with West Ham's football fixtures.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Ahead, she heard a heavy crunch, like two feet stumbling.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
