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
Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Following a spike in crime in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, violent crimes in New York City have been falling.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Shortages have been exacerbated by an increase in prescriptions for estrogen since the Food and Drug Administration removed its black-box warning label last fall.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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Residents across South Jersey have reported ash and debris falling from the sky onto their properties Saturday afternoon.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Following a spike in crime in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, violent crimes in New York City have been falling.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
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Sam Hanna was identified as the subject of an NCIS offshoot CBS Studios wanted to tackle next, and conversations with LL Cool J about it started last fall, zeroing in on Sam’s hometown of New York as setting.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Shortages have been exacerbated by an increase in prescriptions for estrogen since the Food and Drug Administration removed its black-box warning label last fall.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall
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The best eucalyptus sets are also the ones durable enough to withstand multiple washing machine cycles and stand up to tumble drying, wool balls or not.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Apr. 2026
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Back then, purists grumbled that the modern reinterpretation of the British classic departed from the rough and tumble identity of Defenders past.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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But researchers who study fertility trends say the decline is driven by forces that have little to do with contraception access and that restricting it is unlikely to produce more births.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cities and towns around the state with large immigrant populations have seen steep enrollment declines over the last year, says the Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance, as families have been deported or voluntarily returned to their home countries amidst heightened anxiety.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Marcos then laughed off rumors of his demise and said he had been diagnosed with diverticulitis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Crowds also gathered across the street on Indian Creek Drive to see the building’s demise.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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To make one, fill a small saucepan with water, then add lemon, orange, or grapefruit slices, fresh rosemary or mint sprigs, and a few drops of a pure essential oil of your choice, Martinez explains.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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This season, the goal since first puck drop has been the ultimate prize for the Colorado Avalanche -- the Stanley Cup.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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They were eliminated from playoff contention with six games to spare, a decrease of 13 games from last year.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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That decrease is partly because the venture giant began to distribute capital back to investors from its first three funds, according to sources familiar with the matter, who spoke anonymously to discuss private business dealings.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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This spring, just outside the dining room, Shahniani will add the Expoterrace, a relaxing patio with a fountain, waterfalls and lush plants inspired by Living with the Land at Epcot in Florida.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Linville Falls Trail at Linville Gorge, NC The short one-mile Linville Falls Trail delivers extraordinary views of waterfalls and mountain ranges on the Blue Ridge Parkway.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Downs, 21, a 6-foot, 206-pound game wrecker, is an Alabama transfer who disrupts offenses consistently with a high football IQ and a downhill, violent play style.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Posting 21 points by halftime, Banchero was quick to find his spots with turnaround jumpers and aggressive downhill attacks that led to multiple trips to the free throw line.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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And a stumble early in the tournament would make the kind of deep run Pochettino promised that much more difficult.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Never before has every half-drunk joke, every stumble of language, been so on the record; never before has the moral climate been so skittish — so quick to litigate tone, ignore intent and presume motive.—
Robert Lynch,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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