Synonyms of fall
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as in to stumble 
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as in to succumb
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as in to plunge
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as in to decrease
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as in to descend
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as in to lose
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as in to trespass
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as in to die
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as in to begin
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as in tumble
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as in decline
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as in demise
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as in drop
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as in decrease
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as in waterfall
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as in downhill
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as in to stumble
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
better sand that walkway before somebody falls on the ice
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as in to succumb
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city fell after weeks of merciless bombardment
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as in to plunge
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
word soon got out that the movie was no good, and box-office receipts fell like a rock
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as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
manufacturing in the area is falling, and closing signs are going up all over
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as in to descend
to lead or extend downward
the lake bottom falls sharply just a few feet from the shoreline, so be careful
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as in to lose
to undergo defeat
not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent
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as in to die
to stop living
if their brave leader falls, the men will lose their courage
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as in decline
a change to a lower state or level
last night's record fall in temperature was a sure sign that winter's coming, like it or not
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as in demise
a loss of status
being sent back to the minor leagues was quite a fall for the once-promising pitcher
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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
panicked during his first unassisted fall when his parachute's rip cord didn't respond to the first tug
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
that year the fall in prices was 10 cents for a gallon of regular gas
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as in downhill
a downward slope
the sharp fall of the land sends rivers rushing to the seas
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor
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Recent Examples of fall
Kara McGinley, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
For months, however, the proposal has been in limbo as gang violence surges, more neighborhoods fall and the country sets a new record, 1.3 million, for the number of people displaced by the violence.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
At a large press event last fall, a top Amazon executive stood onstage in front of hundreds of journalists and took a swipe at the company’s largest retail rival.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 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
For months, however, the proposal has been in limbo as gang violence surges, more neighborhoods fall and the country sets a new record, 1.3 million, for the number of people displaced by the violence.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
For example, in Nashville, North Carolina, a town of 6,000 east of Raleigh, the average of two samples taken last fall and this March was 86 times over the limit.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
At a large press event last fall, a top Amazon executive stood onstage in front of hundreds of journalists and took a swipe at the company’s largest retail rival.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
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Now, just $60 billion separates Musk from Oracle’s Larry Ellison—and another Tesla tumble could see Musk dethroned as the world’s richest man.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
4 Aug. 2025
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The market treating Friday’s setback as a standard seasonal shakeout for now: Overbought indexes, a bit of speculative froth and complacency about the state of the economy under tariffs set us up for a bit of a jolt, then came Friday’s tumble accompanied by a pop in the VIX above 20.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
4 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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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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Claire’s first filed for bankruptcy back in 2018, blaming similar larger economic factors for its demise.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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So, while rumors of its demise aren’t true, the show’s survival does underscore a bigger question: As federal dollars disappear, how many other programs (especially those without Tiny Desk’s global fanbase) will be able to weather the storm?—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
5 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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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
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No use shootin' for the moon / no use chasing waterfalls.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
5 Aug. 2025
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To complete the illusion, the Lily Pool was dubbed a prairie river, and fed by a waterfall, since a river implies a source of water.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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The ride itself starts the next day with a downhill run from Roncesvalles following the Iratí River, stopping to visit the 12th-century Romanesque Church of Santa María Eunate along the way.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s Evolution Bike Park features two double black diamond downhills: Psycho Rocks and Captain Jack.—
Melanie Haiken,
Outside Online,
23 July 2025
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Golden State Valkyries Last: 9 | Upcoming: CHI (8/15), ATL (8/17), PHX (8/19), PHX (8/22) After a bit of a stumble, the Valkyries is flying high lately.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The ability to respond quickly, with coordination and confidence, is what separates a stumble from a scandal.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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