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as in stumbles
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
better sand that walkway before somebody falls on the ice
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2
as in succumbs
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city fell after weeks of merciless bombardment
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as in plunges
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 decreases
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 descends
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 loses
to undergo defeat
not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent
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as in wanders
to commit an offense
even saints can fall
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as in dies
to stop living
if their brave leader falls, the men will lose their courage
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Recent Examples of falls
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Rachel Perry, PhD, has spent most of her scientific life thinking about how the body moves energy around—how glucose rises and falls, how tissues compete for fuel, and how metabolism shifts during illness.
—Avi Patel, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
For manufacturers and logistics operators, the immediate opportunity lies in identifying repetitive manipulation tasks where current automation falls short.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
From a new album to a new world tour, Bruno Mars is readying a global takeover in 2026 — and that includes Record Store Day, which falls April 18.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
If the precipitation falls when air and ground temperatures are above freezing, the metro may just see rain.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Young is one of a number of players who find themselves in this predicament, star-level talents whose production, in one way, shape or form, falls short of the cost of doing business.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
And once the first domino falls, the rest of the table tumbles into place around it.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The extent to which existing projects like Promenade de la Playa, which falls within a TPA, would be impacted by such a change is uncertain.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Icy weather brings a serious risk of falls.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
In addition to falls and accidents, area hospitals have been seeing cold-weather recreational injuries.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Chasing after a tennis ball or playing soccer builds agility, balance, coordination and neuromotor control skills that can help prevent future falls and injuries.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Jan. 2026
Dangers of ice Ice can cause serious falls and injuries.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
If possible, clear a small area for your pet to use the bathroom to prevent falls.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Icy driveways and walkways can make getting to your car and driving a risk—one misstep on the slick surface could lead to nasty falls and injuries.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Virtual sitters help prevent falls without requiring one-to-one assignments in every room.
—David Chou, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Only a few are still running Commissioner Natalie Orbis, who also sponsored the measure, said the buses were sold to the public as both an environmental win and a cost-saving investment — but that promise falls apart if the buses break down far more often than their diesel counterparts.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Rachel Perry, PhD, has spent most of her scientific life thinking about how the body moves energy around—how glucose rises and falls, how tissues compete for fuel, and how metabolism shifts during illness.
—Avi Patel, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
For manufacturers and logistics operators, the immediate opportunity lies in identifying repetitive manipulation tasks where current automation falls short.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
From a new album to a new world tour, Bruno Mars is readying a global takeover in 2026 — and that includes Record Store Day, which falls April 18.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
If the precipitation falls when air and ground temperatures are above freezing, the metro may just see rain.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Young is one of a number of players who find themselves in this predicament, star-level talents whose production, in one way, shape or form, falls short of the cost of doing business.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
And once the first domino falls, the rest of the table tumbles into place around it.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The extent to which existing projects like Promenade de la Playa, which falls within a TPA, would be impacted by such a change is uncertain.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Sprout supports whole-body behaviors, including walking, kneeling, crawling, compliant physical interaction, and recovery from falls, alongside core capabilities such as teleoperation, mapping, navigation, and expressive human–robot interaction primitives.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Icy weather brings a serious risk of falls.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
In addition to falls and accidents, area hospitals have been seeing cold-weather recreational injuries.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Chasing after a tennis ball or playing soccer builds agility, balance, coordination and neuromotor control skills that can help prevent future falls and injuries.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Jan. 2026
Dangers of ice Ice can cause serious falls and injuries.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
If possible, clear a small area for your pet to use the bathroom to prevent falls.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Icy driveways and walkways can make getting to your car and driving a risk—one misstep on the slick surface could lead to nasty falls and injuries.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Virtual sitters help prevent falls without requiring one-to-one assignments in every room.
—David Chou, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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Ennin gets up and stumbles down the block before collapsing next to a building.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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There’s a fine line between righteousness and self-satisfaction, and the second season, which premieres on HBO Max on January 8, frequently stumbles into the latter territory.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Her sexuality is a source of conflict for her family, and the pressure leads to the painful breakup with her girlfriend, Rosie (Jess Gabor), who succumbs to family expectations.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2025
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Live, the band’s cataclysmic volume precludes close observation, and melodic detail succumbs to feedback like dust caught in an exploding star’s stratosphere.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Nov. 2025
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How far this arctic air plunges south will determine the scope of a winter storm in the making.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
19 Jan. 2026
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The teaser plunges viewers into the world of two content creators from contrasting backgrounds who unite for a collaboration fueled by curiosity, social media clout and mutual attraction.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Taking this into account, the probability of the event occurring under the alternative hypothesis decreases, making that scenario less likely.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
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Reduce watering during the winter as growth decreases, and increase humidity by using a humidifier.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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The other occurs when Marty descends a staircase in the opulent apartment that Kay shares with her rich husband, Milton (Kevin O’Leary).—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2026
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Netflix What happens when a supernatural danger descends on a blissful retirement community?—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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When a deal drags on because an owner is stalling or being defensive, the business buyer loses interest.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bernas suggested paying a third of the bill down at the beginning when hiring a contractor, a third in the middle of the job, and the rest at the end of the project, because once the money is paid, the consumer loses leverage.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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When Elizabeth wanders down below and sees the Creature, the two are mesmerized by one another.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Where is that strange, clueless child who wanders from cause to cause, Greta Thunberg?—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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When the media are corrupted and play with the truth regarding political and ideological agendas, democracy dies.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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For example, perennials with remaining greenery should have no problem regrowing in spring, as their foliage dies back for winter anyway.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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