DIES ON THE VINE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

dies on the vine

phrase

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dies on the vine

Phrase

If the tax revenue tied to the stadium project falls short, the city could need to cover the cost from other sources — potentially taking money away from other city priorities.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
Make sure any profit from future sales will be enough to cover your financing costs — including interest and fees — even if demand falls short of your expectations.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of falls short

Phrase

Then there’s the dubious CGI, which falls flat compared with the practical stunt work and effects that gave the first three films so much of their tactile charm.

— Frank DeRuggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
The overly matchy look combined with the heaviness of the red-toned stain on cherry wood looks tired and falls flat design-wise.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of falls flat

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

dies (from)

dies on the vine

diet

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Dies on the vine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dies%20on%20the%20vine. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of dies on the vine

phrase

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

patina

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Games & Quizzes