as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
the falloff in sales was more than the store could weather and so its closing was inevitable
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the coastline falls off toward the north after you round the bay
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Recent Examples of falloff
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
The Fashion District’s Business Improvement District, a private group of property owners in the area, said the area has seen a sharp falloff in foot traffic since the raid at Ambiance Apparel.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
As a Tiger, Veras filled an eight-inning role and posted a 3.20 ERA, though his strikeouts fell off.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
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Noun
The falloff was partially offset by an increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight, which refers to the revenue generated for each 100 pounds of freight shipped.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
The Fashion District’s Business Improvement District, a private group of property owners in the area, said the area has seen a sharp falloff in foot traffic since the raid at Ambiance Apparel.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Verb
Typically, the revenue per available room falls off in April, although last year that decline didn't happen until May, likely due to events including the CMT Music Awards, Vaughn said.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
As a Tiger, Veras filled an eight-inning role and posted a 3.20 ERA, though his strikeouts fell off.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for falloff
Noun
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However, the department’s own data notes this is a 26% year-over-year decrease from 2024.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Use dropped to a record low of 260,000 in 2023, which was a 6.8% decrease compared to 2022.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Look up, and the ceiling curves over you, its wooden beams making the place feel almost like a giant shelter tucked into the mountain.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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If the Bermuda High weakens, the storm may curve out to sea.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Companies that operationalize these practices report 30–40% reductions in rework—savings that directly impact margins and competitiveness.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Crime reduction was another area of focus for Strnad, who graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1999 with a police science degree.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The decline comes as the measles outbreak continues to grow, sickening more people than at any time since it was declared eliminated.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Disney’s entertainment division had revenue of $10.7 billion, up 1 percent, and operating income of $1 billion, down 15 percent, due to declines in the linear TV networks, offset by the growth in streaming and some improvements in content licensing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Try enjoying your favorite tea variety—such as black, jasmine, or green tea—with a few drops of honey for a bit of sweetness.—
Samantha Lauriello,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rates in murder and non-negligent manslaughter saw the biggest drop among the four categories, and is the lowest rate in nine years.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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While any revenue can help the government fiscally, tariff revenue will barely make a dent in that total.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
11 Aug. 2025
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The excerpt alleged that Fergie was able to make a dent in her debts around 1997, paying it down with the advance from her memoirs, money from her deal with WeightWatchers, six interviews with Paris Match and almost $400,000 for two children's books.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Falloff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falloff. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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