DIES ON THE VINE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

dies on the vine

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present tense third-person singular of die on the vine

as in fails

to be unsuccessful Her plan to write a memoir died on the vine.

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Murray, the urban planner, said transit and affordable housing are two areas in which Wynwood falls short.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
For every movie that Skydance falls short of, the studio must pay $30 million to health and pension funds, split among the guilds.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

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