- present participle of tumble.
tumbling
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tumbling
First recorded in 1375–1425, tumbling is from the late Middle English word tomblyng. See tumble, -ing 1
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“When that happens, the oil will come tumbling down.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
A superb recovery after Ferrari's decision to start on slick tyres sent him tumbling from the front row to 18th.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The crisis erupted in mid-September when several funds said they were unable to satisfy investor redemption demands, sending Istanbul's main stock exchange tumbling.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Anyone hoping to prosper by holding a leveraged ETF for the long run should ponder Shōhaku’s lions tumbling into the depths of the gorge and the long, treacherous path back to the top.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
“The article said to visit the vet right away if your cat shows any symptoms,” I said, my words tumbling out high-pitched and shaky.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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