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
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Heat’s Adebayo falls short of NBA All-Defensive nod for first time in six seasons
Chris Perkins: Can the Dolphins transform 100-yard rushing games into wins?
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Of course, Andrew DeYoung’s Friendship, which premiered at TIFF last fall and opens wide this weekend, does not make any overt attempt to answer this question.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
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According to Stats Perform, only one other team has scored three or fewer runs, allowed more than 30 runs, allowed 10 or more homers and committed five or more errors during a five-game stretch as the Padres have done in falling 2½ games out in the NL West.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Heat’s Adebayo falls short of NBA All-Defensive nod for first time in six seasons
Chris Perkins: Can the Dolphins transform 100-yard rushing games into wins?
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Noun
The University of Arkansas System board of trustees approved a new Associate of Science in Agriculture at the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain, effective this fall, pending approval of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Of course, Andrew DeYoung’s Friendship, which premiered at TIFF last fall and opens wide this weekend, does not make any overt attempt to answer this question.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall
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Wearing improper footwear can cause discomfort, pain, and even a few tumbles.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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In April, Seacrest took a dramatic tumble while filming the game show.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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But there are also other factors contributing to the job decline, such as price compression caused by oversupply, which has forced many operators to cut costs, including labor expenses.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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That's when crossings at the border first began their sharp decline, a trend that accelerated after Trump took office.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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For all the obituaries written about ESG in the past year, reports of its demise have been greatly exaggerated.—
Daniel Sutter,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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This is not the time to issue a prediction of demise, not particularly close to it.—
Martin Rogers,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Rub it with a few drops of oil before putting it away to maintain the nonstick seasoning long term.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Except for a drop last year to 495 people, deaths of homeless people have risen steadily for at least a decade.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Hard Rock Northern Indiana saw a decrease in earnings with about $38.5 million reported for March 2025 compared to $42.6 million reported in March 2024.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The annual point-in-time count, which was publicly released Tuesday, saw decreases in shelters and on sidewalks.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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The expansive terrain not only features glaciers, but also scenic waterfalls, temperate rain forest, picturesque fjords, and an abundance of wildlife.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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One hiker died and another was injured after falling from a walking trail into a waterfall area in Virginia, authorities said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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This extreme downhill snowboarding game sees Mario and Luigi on snowboards, while Peach opts for skis.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Except for March 22 when high winds caused the cancellation of the men’s and women’s downhill races, the 5850 Fest went off without a hitch.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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There’s Nottingham Forest’s incredible run and Man City’s surprising stumble.—
Ciarán McArdle,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Australia's Min Woo Lee recovered from a late stumble, making clutch pars on Nos. 17 and 18 to win the Houston Open for his first career PGA Tour win.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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