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
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 Mar. 2026
While the world had been oversupplied with oil in February, the amount of oil stored at sea is quickly falling, and oil prices have risen around 45% since the war began.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
The rollicking collaboration serves as the official lead single for Shatta’s forthcoming studio album, currently slated for a fall release.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2026
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Surfshark is based in the British Virgin Islands and falls outside the 14 Eyes jurisdiction.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 Mar. 2026
While the world had been oversupplied with oil in February, the amount of oil stored at sea is quickly falling, and oil prices have risen around 45% since the war began.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
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This year’s class will be officially inducted in a ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum this fall.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
The rollicking collaboration serves as the official lead single for Shatta’s forthcoming studio album, currently slated for a fall release.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall
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Beneath the twists and tumbles of its plot, Reddick’s play is concerned with the people and communities that never profit when power seeks to increase itself — children, poor folks, Black folks.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead of tumble drying, iron out any wrinkles and hang it to air-dry completely.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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That makes the decline in checks alarming.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The decline was driven by weaker profitability across several core businesses, particularly product transport and containerships, where profits fell sharply amid softer freight rates and rising vessel supply.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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But if O’Brien does decide to walk away after this year, acting out his demise with his mentor, Downey, seems like an apt way to go out.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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The occasion marks the demise of the wicked Persian vizier Haman, who sought, some 2,500 years ago, to exterminate Jews throughout the vast Persian Empire.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Frost head to Vancouver for a matchup against the Goldeneyes on Saturday afternoon, with puck drop scheduled for 2 pm CT.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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If these drops continue, calcium and phosphorus levels could fall below healthy levels by the end of the century.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Texans had an average decrease in home equity of about $19,000 year over year, according to property analytics company Cotality.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The most recent data shows that the company saw a nearly 25 percent plunge in sales, as well as a decrease in gross profit by more than 30 percent, in 2025.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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Encompassing almost 867,000 acres, the national forest is home to miles of freshwater streams and rivers, waterfalls, numerous campgrounds, and plenty of space to hike and breathe in the fresh mountain air.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Of course, there would be tears during the movie—waterfalls!—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Houston freshman Kingston Flemings is a downhill guard with great playmaking ability.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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Trotter is a downhill, heavy-handed tone-setter with real pedigree.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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But as Blue Owl’s stumble rattles the industry, its standing in Washington is also getting shakier.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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John made a few stumbles after meeting Carolyn that nearly turned her off completely before their relationship had even begun.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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