Encounter
Encounter verb - To come upon unexpectedly or by chance.
Usage example: we encountered a host of unforeseen problems during the restoration of our 200-year-old house
Tumble upon and encounter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tumble upon" instead a verb "Encounter".
Nearby Words: encountered, encountering
Tumble upon
Tumble upon verb - To come upon unexpectedly or by chance.
Usage example: while we were out on a drive in the country, we tumbled upon a farm stand selling the best peaches I've ever tasted
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Synonyms for Tumble upon
Encounter and tumble upon are semantically related. You can use "Encounter" instead a verb phrase "Tumble upon".
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