The phrase "tipped over" refers to the movement of an object or container lying on its side - either as a result of an external force or accidentally. There are a variety of synonyms that can be used to describe this movement, including "toppled," "overturned," "capsized," "upended," and "spilled." Each of these words conveys the suddenness and force of the tipping motion, with "toppled" suggesting a swift and abrupt movement, "overturned" indicating a complete reversal of position, "capsized" invoking images of a boat tipping in the water, "upended" emphasizing the object's vertical position, and "spilled" implying a mess or loss of contents.