tumbling

[tuhm-bling]

noun

1. the act, practice, or art of performing acrobatic tumbles, usually on a mat or the ground.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tumbling¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, tumbling is from the late Middle English word tomblyng. See tumble, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The announcement sent markets tumbling, with the Dow dropping sharply in afternoon trading.

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Tech was particularly hard hit, with the S&P 500 information technology sector tumbling 4%, eroding part of its staggering 45% gain over the past six months.

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But it began releasing quarterly business updates after its half-year earnings report in 2023 disappointed investors and sent its stock tumbling.

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Whether an asteroid is spinning neatly on its axis or tumbling chaotically, and how fast it is doing so, has been shown to be dependent on how frequently it has experienced collisions.

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Independent cinema has captured a niche population that has helped it prevail in a time when box office revenue is tumbling down.

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