tumble to

verb

tumbled to; tumbling to; tumbles to
Synonyms of tumble tonext
British, informal
: to understand or become aware of (something)
They didn't tumble to the seriousness of the problem.

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Guitar player Rodney Thomas was leaning against a pole on the uptown platform waiting for a train early Wednesday when a man pushed him from behind without warning, sending him tumbling to the tracks. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 The Gophers tumbled to last in the conference in 2025 in total rushing, and only Wisconsin ranked lower than them in yards per attempt. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 As families poured into a converted West Side warehouse Saturday afternoon, Jacob Williams watched small ringlets of his hair tumble to the floor. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 The matching dryer uses steam and tumbling to capture any lingering pet hair, helping clothes come out cleaner and ready to wear. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tumble to

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“Tumble to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tumble%20to. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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