Showing Results for "stumbled"

stumbled

VERB

slip, stagger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bumble careen fall fall down falter flounder hesitate limp lumber lurch shuffle swing waver wobble

STRONG

blunder err muddle pitch reel stammer tilt topple totter trip wallow

WEAK

lose balance

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue

STRONG

correct fix straighten

WEAK

lose overlook

VERB

happen upon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bump tumble

STRONG

chance discover encounter find hit light luck meet

WEAK

blunder upon chance upon come across come up against fall upon light upon run across stub toe on turn up

Antonyms

STRONG

avoid fail lose miss pass by

WEAK

overlook

Example Sentences

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But after turning to catch the throw, he missed the base and stumbled backward into Reynolds, who tripped over Wrobleski’s extended left foot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Apple unveiled an artificial intelligence overhaul for the iPhone on Monday, turning to Google for help two years after the company stumbled on a first attempt.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

After Rozicki stumbled back to the corner, his team threw in the towel and Billam-Smith climbed on the ropes to celebrate.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The “pattern day trader” rule has long prompted complaints from investors, often after they unexpectedly stumbled upon it by buying and selling stocks too much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“What a racket,” Madame Ionesco said appreciatively of the bagpiper, as she stumbled half asleep from the hired carriage and flashed her semitoothless grin.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood