stumbled
Definitions
Tripped or lost one's balance while walking or running.
Made a mistake or faltered in speech or performance.
Encountered something unexpectedly or by chance.
Examples
He stumbled over the uneven pavement while rushing to catch the bus.
I stumbled upon an old photograph while cleaning out the attic.
Synonyms
tripped staggered lumbered faltered blundered teetered tottered