stumble

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verb

stum·ble ˈstəm-bəl How to pronounce stumble (audio)

stumbled; stumbling ˈstəm-b(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce stumble (audio)

intransitive verb

: to fall into sin or waywardness

: to make an error : blunder

: to come to an obstacle to belief

: to trip in walking or running

: to walk unsteadily or clumsily

: to speak or act in a hesitant or faltering manner

: to come unexpectedly or by chance

stumble onto the truth

: to fall or move carelessly

transitive verb

: to cause to stumble : trip

: bewilder, confound

stumbler

ˈstəm-b(ə-)lər How to pronounce stumble (audio)

noun

stumblingly

ˈstəm-b(ə-)liŋ-lē How to pronounce stumble (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

Verb I stumbled on the uneven pavement. The horse stumbled and almost fell. He stumbled drunkenly across the room. He stumbled over to the table. I heard him stumble over the unfamiliar words. She stumbled through an apology. The economy has stumbled in recent months. Noun was his hurtful remark a regrettable stumble, or was it made with artful intention? has bones so brittle that a minor stumble could result in a serious break See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Below, 15 members explain the best ways to turn users who stop by or stumble upon your blog into repeat visitors.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 July 2022 But the dollar is quietly ticking higher again, and the market, sensing this, is beginning to stumble.

Brett Owens, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 So absolute was Lubitsch’s mastery of the silent-film medium that he might have been expected to stumble with the introduction of sound.

Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Before long, Ostin — who changed his last name because people seemed to stumble on Ostrofsky — was the company’s controller.

Melissa Gomezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022 He’s not the first NBA superstar to stumble on the game’s biggest stage.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2022 The price of tokens on projects like Anchor Protocol and Astroport, which are both built on UST's blockchain, have plummeted by 80% since UST started to stumble off its peg, according to CoinTelegraph.

Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 May 2022 There is one last kick in the race to the Games, and no one wants to stumble now.

New York Times, 23 Jan. 2022 But because these are treacherous times to stumble, to correct course, to try.

Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2021

Noun

An early stumble in Pac-12 play removes considerable luster from what was supposed to be a showdown against Utah.

Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 And in an environment where one loss can ruin title dreams, Freeman knows Notre Dame can’t avoid an early stumble — even against the highly-touted Buckeyes and their hostile home crowd.

John Fineran, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 Technology stocks, whose lofty values tend to give the broader market a harder push higher or lower, shook off an early stumble and gained ground.

Damian J. Troise, ajc, 2 June 2022 His campaign hit a stumble when Mr. Cuellar’s Laredo home and campaign office were searched in January by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Aaron Zitner, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 If there’s a little partnering stumble, everyone goes over to help figure it out.

Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 10 June 2022 But despite Netflix’s stock stumble, the streaming giant is expected to spend more this year than in years past.

Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2022 But a stumble down the stretch would keep UC out of the dance for the second-straight season.

Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2022 As some of the biggest names in the ultra-fast delivery sector stumble, others are looking to gain ground.

Sara Ashley O'brien, CNN, 25 July 2022 See More

单词	stumble
释义	stumble 1 of 2 verb stum·ble ˈstəm-bəl stumbled; stumbling ˈstəm-b(ə-)liŋ intransitive verb 1 a : to fall into sin or waywardness b : to make an error : blunder c : to come to an obstacle to belief 2 : to trip in walking or running 3 a : to walk unsteadily or clumsily b : to speak or act in a hesitant or faltering manner 4 a : to come unexpectedly or by chance stumble onto the truth b : to fall or move carelessly transitive verb 1 : to cause to stumble : trip 2 : bewilder, confound stumbler ˈstəm-b(ə-)lər noun stumblingly ˈstəm-b(ə-)liŋ-lē adverb stumble 2 of 2 noun : an act or instance of stumbling Synonyms Verb fall slip topple trip tumble Noun blunder bobble boo-boo boob [British] brick clanger [British] clinker error fault flub fluff fumble gaff gaffe goof inaccuracy lapse miscue misstep mistake oversight screwup slip slipup trip See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb I stumbled on the uneven pavement. The horse stumbled and almost fell. He stumbled drunkenly across the room. He stumbled over to the table. I heard him stumble over the unfamiliar words. She stumbled through an apology. The economy has stumbled in recent months. Noun was his hurtful remark a regrettable stumble, or was it made with artful intention? has bones so brittle that a minor stumble could result in a serious break See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Below, 15 members explain the best ways to turn users who stop by or stumble upon your blog into repeat visitors. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 July 2022 But the dollar is quietly ticking higher again, and the market, sensing this, is beginning to stumble. Brett Owens, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 So absolute was Lubitsch’s mastery of the silent-film medium that he might have been expected to stumble with the introduction of sound. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Before long, Ostin — who changed his last name because people seemed to stumble on Ostrofsky — was the company’s controller. Melissa Gomezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022 He’s not the first NBA superstar to stumble on the game’s biggest stage. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2022 The price of tokens on projects like Anchor Protocol and Astroport, which are both built on UST's blockchain, have plummeted by 80% since UST started to stumble off its peg, according to CoinTelegraph. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 May 2022 There is one last kick in the race to the Games, and no one wants to stumble now. New York Times, 23 Jan. 2022 But because these are treacherous times to stumble, to correct course, to try. Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2021 Noun An early stumble in Pac-12 play removes considerable luster from what was supposed to be a showdown against Utah. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 And in an environment where one loss can ruin title dreams, Freeman knows Notre Dame can’t avoid an early stumble — even against the highly-touted Buckeyes and their hostile home crowd. John Fineran, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 Technology stocks, whose lofty values tend to give the broader market a harder push higher or lower, shook off an early stumble and gained ground. Damian J. Troise, ajc, 2 June 2022 His campaign hit a stumble when Mr. Cuellar’s Laredo home and campaign office were searched in January by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Aaron Zitner, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 If there’s a little partnering stumble, everyone goes over to help figure it out. Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 10 June 2022 But despite Netflix’s stock stumble, the streaming giant is expected to spend more this year than in years past. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2022 But a stumble down the stretch would keep UC out of the dance for the second-straight season. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2022 As some of the biggest names in the ultra-fast delivery sector stumble, others are looking to gain ground. Sara Ashley O'brien, CNN, 25 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect stumle to stumble First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Noun 1547, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing stumble stumble out of bed stumble across/on/onto/upon stumble out of bed stumble across/on/onto/upon Kids Definition stumble 1 of 2 verb stum·ble ˈstəm-bəl stumbled; stumbling 1 : to trip in walking, running, or dancing 2 : to walk unsteadily She stumbled around in the dark. 3 : to speak or act in a clumsy manner The student stumbled through his presentation. 4 : to come unexpectedly or accidentally We stumbled onto a clue. stumble 2 of 2 noun : an act or instance of tripping or walking unsteadily stumble 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to fall to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily the bride stumbled on the altar steps and landed smack in the arms of the minister Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fall slip tumble trip topple collapse crash plop slide skid drop plunge plummet crumple plunk precipitate wipe out flump keel plonk nose-dive free-fall slump (over) Antonyms & Near Antonyms rise stand (up) uprise get up 2 as in to struggle to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually stumbled twice while she was reciting the "Gettysburg Address" Synonyms & Similar Words struggle blunder trudge flounder shuffle bumble lurch limp fumble falter jog stagger plod shamble sway totter lumber reel flog wallow welter muddle teeter Antonyms & Near Antonyms glide fly coast sail zoom zip kilt See More 3 as in to shuffle to move heavily or clumsily the tipsy revelers left the path and wearily stumbled through the tangled undergrowth Synonyms & Similar Words shuffle stomp lurch trudge shamble slough flounder barge stagger haul drag clump scuffle scuff weave galumph pound lump tramp plod stump slog stamp tromp lumber flop flog sway totter blunder waddle wobble reel careen dodder wabble teeter Antonyms & Near Antonyms slide coast glide breeze drift hang waltz float whisk hover waft poise See More 4 as in to fumble to make a mistake that network announcer rarely stumbles when he's on the air Synonyms & Similar Words fumble blunder trip flub mistake nod err slip up misunderstand screw up boob louse up botch fluff bungle foul up lay an egg misjudge drop the ball miscalculate goof (up) miscue mangle bobble murder foozle miscount butcher misconceive misinterpret mishandle misconstrue muff misdeem mess (up) misgauge stumble 2 of 2 noun 1 as in mistake an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy was his hurtful remark a regrettable stumble, or was it made with artful intention? Synonyms & Similar Words mistake blunder error fumble misstep flub trip slip goof miscue bobble brick slipup gaffe gaff screwup inaccuracy fault lapse pratfall boob clanger boo-boo clinker fluff blooper oversight bloomer misunderstanding snafu howler misreading boner misstatement miscalculation misjudgment misinterpretation misconstruction miscomprehension misconception misapprehension foul-up misimpression misdescription Antonyms & Near Antonyms accuracy precision exactness correctness perfection preciseness strictness inerrancy infallibility exactitude See More 2 as in tumble the act of going down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily has bones so brittle that a minor stumble could result in a serious break Synonyms & Similar Words tumble fall slip spill trip slide dive misstep plunge pratfall skid header descent free-fall Phrases Containing stumble stumble (upon) stumble (on or onto) stumble (upon) stumble (on or onto)
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