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tumbles

  • plural
    of tumble.
    tumble
    verb (used without object)
    to fall helplessly down, end over end, as by losing one's footing, support, or equilibrium; plunge headlong.
  • present tense form
    of tumble (3rd person singular).
    tumble
    verb (used without object)
    to fall helplessly down, end over end, as by losing one's footing, support, or equilibrium; plunge headlong.

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Comcast stock tumbles after its chief financial officer announces that broadband subscribers will drop in the fiscal third quarter.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

A snow globe in his hand tumbles to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Bitcoin tumbles Thursday and is nearing its 52-week low.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

Routines are made up of familiar stunts, jumps, gymnastic tumbles and classic cheer chants, but modified to account for the needs of teammates.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026

My heart tumbles to the pit of my stomach.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson