FALL SHORT Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

fall short

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Definition of fall short

as in collapse

to be unsuccessful The movie fell short of its viewers' expectations.

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as in come to grief

to go wrong The biography falls short by neglecting to explore the subject's faults as well as his virtues.

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Recent Examples of fall short In what proved to be a heavyweight battle in Conference USA, the FIU Panthers fell short in heartbreaking fashion, suffering a 27-24 loss to Jacksonville State. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 All three of the bikes were stock, and even though the SR/S and DSR/X fell short of DS’ mileage, these bikes still managed to surpass the previous record as well. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 Both teams made the postseason last year, but fell short without making any real noise. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 In day scenes, film lights were only used where natural light fell short; at night, the team relied as much as possible on existing streetlights and lamps. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall short

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The bullpens battled to a scoreless draw, the Dodgers’ last stand falling flat after Tucker and pinch-hitting rookie Josue De Paula drew a pair of two-out walks against Brewers closer Trevor Megill.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Get it now for $179, which is 33% off its actual price, and never let your playlist fall flat.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026