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Synonyms for tumble

fall

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fall steeply or sharply

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tousle

jumble

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tumble to something

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Synonyms for tumble

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Synonyms for tumble

an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end

a sudden drop from an upright position

fall down, as if collapsing

cause to topple or tumble by pushing

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roll over and over, back and forth

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fly around

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throw together in a confused mass

fall suddenly and sharply

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put clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of drying

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suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat

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do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully

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Maria Barker, who has run Tumble Tots' Newcastle franchise for the past 14 years, and has 450 members in the area, added: "It is sickening.
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Kersels's massive frame informs all his work, even when, as in Tumble Room, it is not actually shown: It's a crucial element in his art, enabling him to play the conflicted role of the schoolyard big kid with authority.
Next stop for Redcar tumble squad are the British Tumbling Team Finals at Birmingham Arena this weekend.
A coroner's report ruled the blaze was probably caused by a faulty door mechanism on a Whirlpool tumble dryer.
A NEW radio station has launched, filled with soothing sounds - such as a tumble dryer - to help parents get their newborns to sleep.
THE Whirlpool tumble dryer saga rumbles on - with yet another fire blamed on the dodgy gadgets.
For the benefit of Mr Tumble SOME of the biggest names in children's television will take to the stage in Liverpool on Thursday as CBeebies Live presents Justin & Friends - Mr Tumble's Circus.
? Justin and Friends: Mr Tumble's Circus, April 7, Genting Arena, Birmingham NEC, 0844 338 8000, www.theticketfactory.com Roll up, roll up to see children's favourite Mr Tumble (right) as he brings the circus to town.
Following on from his first sell-out arena tour in 2013, Justin is taking his fun-filled show - Justin & Friends: Mr Tumble's Circus - on the road.
To celebrate, 10 lucky families of 4 will join Mr Tumble and Cat Sandion, Andy Day, Swashbuckle star Gem, Robert the Robot and Little Monster with tickets to the 4:45pm performance at a venue of their choice for the CBeebies Live!