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
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Season two saw Valerie cast in an HBO project about the sitcom writer who made her life hell in season one, earning widespread acclaim professionally even as her personal life was falling apart.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Jordan Greene, People.com, 27 June 2025
More recently, among other projects, Schwarzman produced Clint’s Bentley’s Train Dreams (2025), which Netflix will release this fall, David Michôd’s upcoming Christy Martin biopic starring Sydney Sweeney, and The Rivals of Amziah King (2025), starring Matthew McConaughey.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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In the footage, the wooden wall can be seen falling forward with a thud, while two vertical cables hang behind, apparently slack.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Season two saw Valerie cast in an HBO project about the sitcom writer who made her life hell in season one, earning widespread acclaim professionally even as her personal life was falling apart.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Noun
Her stepfather, Roger, suffered a devastating fall, breaking his C5 vertebra and becoming a quadriplegic.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 27 June 2025
More recently, among other projects, Schwarzman produced Clint’s Bentley’s Train Dreams (2025), which Netflix will release this fall, David Michôd’s upcoming Christy Martin biopic starring Sydney Sweeney, and The Rivals of Amziah King (2025), starring Matthew McConaughey.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall
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The coating also isn’t chip-resistant so a tumble might cause a scuff or two.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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The aftermath of Virginia’s clumsy tumble into a rose bed where her exposed cleavage is profusely pricked by thorns lasts for all of one scene.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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However, the revival of games like Brawl Stars proves that decline is not inevitable.—
Pawan Gaargi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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However, the decline in traditional alcohol consumption may be exaggerated.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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And the company’s legal battle with Albertsons over the demise of the merger deal is ongoing.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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The urgency of the warnings comes as Russia faces losing another regional ally if the regime in Iran falls, only months after the demise of the Assad regime in Syria.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Homer in the second Bases-clearing triple in the third The knock followed some other defensive shenanigans from the A’s, as Trent Grisham began the inning with a popup but ended up on second base after Sacramento’s second drop of the game.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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Inspired by streetwear marketing that plays on exclusivity and hype, Absolute Merch’s full-scale merch strategies also feature merch drops and limited-edition designs that power community and revenue, often leading to merch trades among fans.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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San Diego’s 2025 homeless count showed a decrease to 9,905 people, down from over 10,600 in 2024.—
Mahdi E Diab,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Crabtree Falls gets its name from not one, but five, cascading waterfalls that are found along this mountain trail.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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This wood waterfall design with a matte black finish and glass bottom shelf is really the best of both worlds.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
24 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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Namely, making a downhill defender have to turn on a dime and sprint uphill, backpedaling between wing and prayer.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
3 Feb. 2025
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Yet, what stood out wasn't just the stumble but his grace in facing it, right after.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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With 89 cents earnings per share (non-GAAP) expected in 2026 for a crazy rich forward valuation of 130 times, this company can't afford any stumbles.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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“Fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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