Stumble upon

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verb

To find something by accident or unexpectedly.

While cleaning the garage, I stumbled upon my old high school yearbook.
Visual representation of "stumble upon" - To find something by accident or unexpectedly.

Often appears as...

  • stumble upon a memory
  • stumble upon a secret
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Visual representation of "stumble upon"
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Unplanned Discovery

Used when finding something good or interesting without looking for it.

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I stumbled upon a charming little cafe while exploring the town.
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Positive Surprise

Often carries a positive connotation, as if luck brought you to a pleasant find.

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She stumbled upon a rare book at a garage sale.
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Casual Tone

Common in casual conversation, not usually used in formal writing.

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Guess what? I stumbled upon your favorite candy at the store.
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