as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
as the years went by, the public's interest in the murder case fell away
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Recent Examples of fall away
That set debuted at No. 3 and then fell away, never to be seen again.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
While each participant in the JV fell away as companies pursued their own independent strategies, the irony is that a Hulu-style coming together of legacy players is now coalescing as media giants grapple with the costs and murky financials of streaming compared with the lucrative pay-TV business.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Warm weather and long days stoke the desire to let time and obligations fall away, and to give yourself over to an absorbing novel, history, or memoir.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
All these key planks of German power have been falling away.
—Isabella M. Weber, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
While each participant in the JV fell away as companies pursued their own independent strategies, the irony is that a Hulu-style coming together of legacy players is now coalescing as media giants grapple with the costs and murky financials of streaming compared with the lucrative pay-TV business.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Warm weather and long days stoke the desire to let time and obligations fall away, and to give yourself over to an absorbing novel, history, or memoir.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
All these key planks of German power have been falling away.
—Isabella M. Weber, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall away
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Gross profit decreased 12% compared to last year's second quarter end, Kodak disclosed, and its cash balance sits at $155 million, marking a loss of just under 23% since the end of December.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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The transit systems that give independence to hundreds of thousands of people living with disabilities will be severely diminished.—
Karen Tamley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rather than diminishing us, this should decentralize our ego.—
Dax Grant,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The furor has subsided, possibly because districts are adapting to such stringent state laws as House Bill 1467, which required districts to create a public, searchable online list of elementary school materials.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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Stewart was celebrated as a hero — and interviewed by the likes of CNN and the BBC — before interest in the story initially subsided.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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But, if wages don’t rise to match those jumps, consumer spending could fall and slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Actual speeds vary by location, and some speeds may fall below the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recommended broadband speeds of 100 Mbps. Use theFCC’s Broadband Map to find ISPs and their maximum speeds in your area.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Any guest who declines to be searched may be denied entry.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Governor Bill Lee declined Monday to grant a reprieve to Black after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his appeals, clearing the way for the execution.—
Tobias Meyjes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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On Monday, Trump announced an extraordinary deal for the U.S. government to take a 15% share of Nvidia's H20 chip sales in China as a condition for easing restrictions to allow the chip to be sold there.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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Offering pet benefits is a remote-friendly option that can not only support employee well-being but also ease the financial pressures of modern pet ownership that all generations face.—
Cerys Goodall,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The analyst said this credit will remain in place through 2032 and taper off by 2034, providing about $250 million a year in cash generation from 2030 to 2035.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Each practice has featured myriad personnel groupings, with the offensive and defensive scheme installs tapering off as game preparation takes shape.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Fall away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20away. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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