as in to fall
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
the tower of blocks toppled even though I bumped into it ever so slightly
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Recent Examples of topple
The production and mixing are impressively ornate, a wedding cake that could topple if one note lands out of place.
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William Earl, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Then, in the second half of the doubleheader, Team World’s Francisco Cerundolo (Argentina) would try to topple Holger Rune (Denmark).
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
When these pillars of the French Republic were being toppled, Matisse and his family resisted.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Since the Assad regime was toppled in 2024, ISIS has waged a terror campaign throughout Syria, targeting the new Syrian government, as well as Christian, Shiite, and Kurdish minorities.
—Caroline Rose, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
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The 49ers dropped their first loss of the season to the Jaguars, as the team fell with a final score of 26-21.—
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However, only 5% is allocated to equities, which means there is room for retail participation to deepen, especially as deposit rates fall and property remains out of favor, analysts told CNBC.—
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After a rocky start, Joey stumbles on some talents and goes to great lengths to impress Leonard in his audition for a play.—
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One of them had stumbled upon Sleep Token at a music festival a few years ago and had been hooked on the band’s teachings ever since, while the other had flown to New York from rural Texas just to be at the evening’s show.—
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December 21 - January 19) Losing steam around a course or trip?—
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Farley, a former New York City health commissioner who teaches at Tulane University, acknowledged that many factors contribute to falls, including the physical impairments and deteriorating eyesight associated with advancing age; alcohol abuse; and tripping hazards in people’s homes.—
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Draped by defenders, the junior wideout corralled a miraculous catch in the red zone, then somehow slipped loose for a go-ahead 45-yard touchdown reception.—
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On certain wallpapers, the clock even has a depth effect, slipping behind the subject in your photo.—
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Sales of electric vehicles in the United States are almost certain to tumble when the $7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers expires on October 1, leaving automakers and car buyers wondering where prices will go.—
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Nvidia, along with fellow leading AI player Oracle, tumbled on worries the advance was running out of steam with the outlook already priced into the shares.—
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“Topple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topple. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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