1
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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3
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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4
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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5
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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6
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
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The dress has an A-line silhouette with a skater skirt that falls around the knees (depending on your height, of course).
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Temperatures can swing wildly between day and night, with being 86 degrees Fahrenheit while the sun is shining and then drop as low as 45 or even 39 degrees when darkness falls, Suárez says.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
Right now, much of the tax burden falls on middle-income owners in pricey regions—often after a life crisis like divorce or the death of a spouse—and not on the wealthy, according to the report.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Sweep up anything that falls on the floor in your porch and throw it in the dustbin.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
How quickly and where rain falls determines flooding more than rain totals.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
That burden falls on us—comics, audiences, citizens.
—Lizz Winstead, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
Everything falls apart by the finale, leading to a bleak conclusion.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Among those over 85, the cohort at highest risk, death rates from falls jumped to 339 per 100,000 in 2023, from 92 per 100,000 in 1990.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
In those cases, doctors work with patients and caregivers to lower the chance of falls.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Private residences are the most common location for falls, accounting for over 61% of these incidents.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Join Kristine Schindler for an interactive talk based on the County of San Diego HHSA/AIS Fall Prevention Task Force, whose mission is to reduce falls and their devastating consequences in San Diego County.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Among the most frequent problems are falls, bed sores, and gaps in care that are only exacerbated by overstretched staff and high turnover.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Hospitals are piloting computer vision systems that use cameras and algorithms to detect and prevent falls.
—Theresa McDonnell, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For others, simplifying medications, setting safe blood pressure and glucose goals, and avoiding falls or drug interactions take priority.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
What are the primary economic risks a country faces when its birth rate falls below replacement level for an extended period?
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The dress has an A-line silhouette with a skater skirt that falls around the knees (depending on your height, of course).
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Temperatures can swing wildly between day and night, with being 86 degrees Fahrenheit while the sun is shining and then drop as low as 45 or even 39 degrees when darkness falls, Suárez says.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
Right now, much of the tax burden falls on middle-income owners in pricey regions—often after a life crisis like divorce or the death of a spouse—and not on the wealthy, according to the report.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Sweep up anything that falls on the floor in your porch and throw it in the dustbin.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
How quickly and where rain falls determines flooding more than rain totals.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
That burden falls on us—comics, audiences, citizens.
—Lizz Winstead, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
Everything falls apart by the finale, leading to a bleak conclusion.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
With Sandals Ocho Rios, Sandals Dunn’s River, and Sandals Royal Plantation, the highlight is a catamaran cruise that ends with the island’s most famous falls.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Among those over 85, the cohort at highest risk, death rates from falls jumped to 339 per 100,000 in 2023, from 92 per 100,000 in 1990.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
In those cases, doctors work with patients and caregivers to lower the chance of falls.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Private residences are the most common location for falls, accounting for over 61% of these incidents.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Join Kristine Schindler for an interactive talk based on the County of San Diego HHSA/AIS Fall Prevention Task Force, whose mission is to reduce falls and their devastating consequences in San Diego County.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Among the most frequent problems are falls, bed sores, and gaps in care that are only exacerbated by overstretched staff and high turnover.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Hospitals are piloting computer vision systems that use cameras and algorithms to detect and prevent falls.
—Theresa McDonnell, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For others, simplifying medications, setting safe blood pressure and glucose goals, and avoiding falls or drug interactions take priority.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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After a rocky start, Joey stumbles on some talents and goes to great lengths to impress Leonard in his audition for a play.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Sep. 2025
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Yet, when a star athlete—the rival who excels at everything—finally stumbles in a sport, a subtle surge of neurological pleasure briefly ignites.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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When Day succumbs to his wounds, Dusk seizes the vacuum, claiming Hari Seldon’s psychohistory crystal.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Stardust Racers, the sinewy roller coaster that towers over Epic Universe, shoots bodies through the sky at more than 60 miles an hour and plunges them toward the surface of the Earth from the height of a 10-story building.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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Regardless, that slight is the last thing Prater hears before Dexter plunges a knife into his heart.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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As the Universe expands, the wavelength of each photon gets lengthened by the expansion, meaning that the amount of energy present in the form of radiation decreases faster than the amount of energy present in the form of matter in the expanding Universe.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … GAVELED OUT – Democrat lunges at chairman's gavel as immigration hearing descends into chaos.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The night then descends into a surrealist haze, as Norton sees a twin version of himself (outfitted in another Gucci look), guests swim in the pool in the designer brand clothing and Moore eventually makes the table explode.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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Bet $5 to instantly get $200 in bonus bets, or bet up to $1,000 with the safety net offer and get a bonus refund if your bet loses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Yet Arthur’s night takes an unexpected turn for the better when a guard named Patrick (Cúán Hosty-Blaney playing our second Patrick of the series) wanders in, one Arthur already knows from his nights at the Angel.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Olivia Meares wanders the town’s streets late into the night.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ryuji dies in the Season 3 finale, choosing to head into the world of death rather than fight for life.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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With all four episodes now streaming, read on as Entertainment Weekly breaks down the ending, including who lives and who dies.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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