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
Olusimbo Ige, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
At the same time, property tax bills could fall as a result of lower property values—at least in the short-term.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
The move is driven by President Trump's desire to win five more seats for Republicans next fall.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 22 July 2025
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Despite hitting a significant low in new HIV cases, the burden of HIV/AIDS still falls disproportionately on communities of color.
—Olusimbo Ige, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
At the same time, property tax bills could fall as a result of lower property values—at least in the short-term.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Noun
One of the highlights is hiking the paths near the river and seeing the various natural falls along the way.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
The move is driven by President Trump's desire to win five more seats for Republicans next fall.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall
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Despite the latest tumble Wednesday, its share prices have nearly tripled year to date, trading at 247 Hong Kong dollars at 11:43 p.m. ET.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 July 2025
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Instead, it’s been all about the rough and tumble of high-stakes corporate finance.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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On the plus side a decline in auto prices is expected as the demand is now lower after the strong buying in March and April.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Policy journals brim with articles about American decline and the advent of multipolarity.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Perhaps then, when audiences witness the demise of a lawyer in an entertainment medium, their reaction may be more reflective of sympathy rather than satisfying delight.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Although many carmakers and consumers expected Trump to axe the tax credit, the rapidly approaching demise of the program (light speed in DC terms) is reverberating throughout the industry.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 July 2025
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The drop was even starker among Republicans, with that change from 88 to 48 percent — nearly cut in half — in the space of a year.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The same day, discounts and coupons offered on Meituan had seen prices of a cup of coffee drop to as low as 2 yuan ($0.28), according to local media.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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This reform would help the legal system better focus on serious crimes while reducing unnecessary prosecutions, which should lead to lower prison numbers and a decrease in repeat offenses.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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That’s a decrease from last year, when local beer makers earned 38 accolades.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
17 July 2025
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The Mariposa County Fairgrounds event occurs in late May, an ideal time for waterfall viewing in the national park.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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This peaceful mountain town has easy access to hiking trails, waterfalls and crystal clear swimming holes.—
JP Shaffer
July 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Overall, its versatile geometry, persistence on uphills, and speed on downhills won our hearts.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
26 June 2025
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Men’s downhill: Odermatt (605 points) leads countryman Franjo von Allmen by 83 points.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Mar. 2025
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But when one foot steps too far ahead of the other, the stumble is hard to ignore.—
Kayden Michael,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Nebraska is often in the conversation as a nine- or 10-win contender, not a team in danger of an early stumble.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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