fall for

phrase

Synonyms of fall fornext
1
: to fall in love with
He fell for her the moment he saw her.
2
: to become a victim of
fell for the trick

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The senior running back and standout on special teams will have a full plate this fall for the Blackhawks. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 That’s not an exaggeration, as Austin rents have been falling for several years. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 Shares have been under pressure of late, falling for five weeks in a row. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 For the first time, global employee engagement has fallen for two years in a row. Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall for

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“Fall for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20for. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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