TUMPING (OVER) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

tumping (over)

verb

present participle of tump (over), chiefly Southern

as in turning over

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Teams are turning over at a rapid pace, driving valuations to stratospheric heights.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
DePena was released after agreeing to several conditions, including turning over his passport and not seeking any loans without court approval.

— Michael Casey, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of turning over

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Letting the cake cool for 15 minutes before inverting gives it time to firm up while allowing the edges to contract slightly from the sides of the pan.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026
The eminently Instagrammable viral burns of the protesters were deliberate, taking apart and inverting each element of Modi’s political brand.

— Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

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And while some don’t want to wait that long to have the chance of toppling Infantino, the current FIFA boss does have some support swimming in the sea of objectors.

— Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The vehicle even remained intact after toppling over, a feat none of its predecessors had pulled off.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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