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as in stumbles
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
better sand that walkway before somebody falls on the ice
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2
as in succumbs
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city fell after weeks of merciless bombardment
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as in plunges
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
word soon got out that the movie was no good, and box-office receipts fell like a rock
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as in decreases
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
manufacturing in the area is falling, and closing signs are going up all over
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as in descends
to lead or extend downward
the lake bottom falls sharply just a few feet from the shoreline, so be careful
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as in loses
to undergo defeat
not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent
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as in wanders
to commit an offense
even saints can fall
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as in dies
to stop living
if their brave leader falls, the men will lose their courage
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Recent Examples of falls
Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, once an aristocratic mansion, falls somewhere between the avant-garde works at the Reina Sofia and the traditional Spanish art at the Prado.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman are transcendent in this story of a teenager who falls for a 20-something woman and the odd adventures that somehow keep falling into their lives.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
Putin, for his part, will not abandon Hungary if Orbán falls.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
According to the calendar of the Orthodox faith, dominant in both Russia and Ukraine, Easter falls this year on April 12.
—Reuters, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
The festival is observed in mid-January according to the Tamil solar calendar and marks the beginning of Thai, an auspicious month for the Tamil community that falls between mid-January and mid-February.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
The shorter hem falls at the shins, keeping you comfortable without overheating.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Another was found unresponsive in his room after multiple falls.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
In a 2021 study, researchers followed over 7,000 older adults in care homes over two years and found that those who increased their intake of calcium- and protein-rich foods had 33% fewer fractures overall, nearly half as many hip fractures and an 11% lower risk of falls.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Every year, homeowners are injured in falls that could have been prevented with proper ladder setup.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The action to rescue her falls eventually to Mario and Luigi, having relocated permanently to the Mushroom Kingdom and serving as protectors of the realm, solving problems for its inhabitants.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Indoor environments also reduce the risk of falls or injuries, giving these unsteady felines the chance to adapt and live long, happy lives with a little extra patience and care.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Another American pair Emily Chan and Spencer Akira Howe registered two falls and dropped to 16th.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
At the same time, residents were losing significant weight and developing malnutrition, enduring life-threatening pressure ulcers and repeatedly suffering unwitnessed falls, in part due to understaffing, James alleged.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.
—Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, once an aristocratic mansion, falls somewhere between the avant-garde works at the Reina Sofia and the traditional Spanish art at the Prado.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman are transcendent in this story of a teenager who falls for a 20-something woman and the odd adventures that somehow keep falling into their lives.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
Putin, for his part, will not abandon Hungary if Orbán falls.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
According to the calendar of the Orthodox faith, dominant in both Russia and Ukraine, Easter falls this year on April 12.
—Reuters, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
The festival is observed in mid-January according to the Tamil solar calendar and marks the beginning of Thai, an auspicious month for the Tamil community that falls between mid-January and mid-February.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
The shorter hem falls at the shins, keeping you comfortable without overheating.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
The most common adverse events were falls and muscle weakness, which overlap with ALS symptoms.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Another was found unresponsive in his room after multiple falls.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
In a 2021 study, researchers followed over 7,000 older adults in care homes over two years and found that those who increased their intake of calcium- and protein-rich foods had 33% fewer fractures overall, nearly half as many hip fractures and an 11% lower risk of falls.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Every year, homeowners are injured in falls that could have been prevented with proper ladder setup.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The action to rescue her falls eventually to Mario and Luigi, having relocated permanently to the Mushroom Kingdom and serving as protectors of the realm, solving problems for its inhabitants.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Indoor environments also reduce the risk of falls or injuries, giving these unsteady felines the chance to adapt and live long, happy lives with a little extra patience and care.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Another American pair Emily Chan and Spencer Akira Howe registered two falls and dropped to 16th.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
At the same time, residents were losing significant weight and developing malnutrition, enduring life-threatening pressure ulcers and repeatedly suffering unwitnessed falls, in part due to understaffing, James alleged.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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Based on a true story, Erin Brockovich follows the titular law firm worker who stumbles upon records involving the Pacific Gas & Electric Company's culpability in a contamination incident.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bankman-Fried stumbles through an answer about payments.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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Where Uthmeier succumbs to bigotry is in the presumption that DEI means unqualified.—
Howard L. Simon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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But her character succumbs to Ducournau’s convoluted plotting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Guardians must protect the Legendary Silver Crystal when a battle erupts with a mysterious enemy during the Celestial Ball and plunges the Moon Palace into chaos.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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By day, the road between Presidio and Terlingua, through Big Bend Ranch State Park, curves along the river then climbs and plunges over steep hills.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Water is one of the best inclusions to have in a hardscape plan for its soothing sound that also improves the air quality by releasing negative ions in the air that decreases pollutants.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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With the push of a button, the elevator descends hundreds of meters in seconds into the dark depths of Onkalo.—
James Brooks,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The height comes from a stance atop 20-inch wheels, and the vehicle’s sloping hood descends low, like a brooding brow.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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Essential expenses rise, but the paper currency used to pay for them loses purchasing power.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Set amidst a chaotic wedding in suburban Maryland, where troubled teen Elliott Hellman (Ezra Miller) wanders through a minefield of emotional violence, this simple scripts sees Levinson paint yet another portrait of young addiction.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Graham Potter wanders onto the pitch alone.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Lack of in-home nurses; baby dies Much of Middlebrooks’ order, and the appeals court ruling that affirms it, concerns the in-home nursing care that parents of medically complex children rely upon.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The great Sandra Hüller stars as a woman whose husband dies from a fall at their home.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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