Used in a Sentence

tumbling

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for tumbling.

Editorial note

To a casual observer it will appear as if the coin is tumbling but in fact one side faces up 100% of the time.

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Quick take

The act of something that tumbles.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of tumbling gathered in one view.

noun

The act of something that tumbles.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for tumbling.

Example sentences

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To a casual observer it will appear as if the coin is tumbling but in fact one side faces up 100% of the time.

2

In fact it was a non-governmental person who blew the whistle and starting the whole thing tumbling down.

3

The curves themselves are excessive, but look at the outfits and your argument comes tumbling down.

4

Cyclists take for granted that a small pebble they can't see won't send them tumbling onto their faces and into traffic.

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There's a good chance the tech world will change around them and the whole thing will come tumbling back down to earth.

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There was some pretty severe tumbling during the drogue and main chute deploys.

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In the 20th century, tumbling transport costs weakened the gravitational pull of the city; in the 21st, the digital revolution has restored it.

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When somebody pokes at me or laughs hard, this structure comes tumbling down.

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America is tumbling into the abyss of tyranny and people celebrate.

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Often times, comments have more in-depth information than the OP and I find myself tumbling into a rabbit hole of discovery.

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I see -- I think the above argument is that the tumbling service, i.e.

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The edifice comes tumbling down and we start looking at drug policy (and our massive drug-related budget) in terms of harm reduction.

Quote examples

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You mention bitcoin, and tumbling is exactly how money launderers and tax evaders use bitcoin's "public ledger" today.

2

Also, the comment in TFA article about the "tumbling" being key against bears sounds off; the hard part is getting through the protective mass of fur/bone/muscle/fat.

Proper noun examples

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Tumbling and trading through other blockchains seems like it should be pretty robust.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use tumbling in a sentence?

To a casual observer it will appear as if the coin is tumbling but in fact one side faces up 100% of the time.

What does tumbling mean?

The act of something that tumbles.

What part of speech is tumbling?

tumbling is commonly used as noun.