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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A final stumbling block can be reluctance to give up a high-deductible insurance plan at work, which allows an employee to save money for retirement in a health savings account.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
There has been a wave of criticism in Germany after the town of Heidenau, near Dresden in Saxony, decided to ban "stumbling stone" memorials to victims of the Nazis.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 5% last week, a level that’s been a stumbling point for stocks in the past.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
If “Backrooms” was all about stumbling onto a place humans aren’t supposed to go, “Chronovisor” puts us exactly where we need to be.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
He dragged the sparrow stumbling and tripping to the crack of light.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
