STUMBLES (UPON) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

stumbles (upon)

verb

present tense third-person singular of stumble (upon)

as in encounters

to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face stumbled upon an old acquaintance at the airport

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Even in areas where sharks are commonly found, encounters with people rarely end in bites, Heithaus said.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
There the whole family encounters their corresponding foils from the well-off Oleson family, but Laura and Mary's encounter with young Nellie proves the most explosive.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

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Room décor varies, but many have a Tara Plantation-meets-Montepulciano thing going on, occasionally excessive but mostly pared back—think overstuffed chairs, frilly, floral curtains, exposed wood beam ceilings, and slim wooden furniture.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Writers also participate in meetings, revise clues based on feedback and help ensure game material meets the show’s standards.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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