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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
Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The youngest Issa falls somewhere in between her sisters’ styles.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Even when drones are successfully destroyed, the financial burden falls heavily on the defender.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Unfortunately, our democracy currently falls short of these ideals.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The share of Californians who own their homes falls below the long-term trend line in Census data.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
District 6 Council member Kimberly Owens falls somewhere in the middle.
—Nick Sullivan
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Where the law falls short Several national and state programs exist to support older adults.
—Kate Perepezko, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
The shoulder season falls between peak travel windows, after ski season winds down and before summer crowds arrive.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Preventing head injury − including wearing a helmet for biking and sports, wearing a seatbelt and preventing falls − can keep your brain healthier in the long-run, the organization notes.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Villages give way to vast, tranquil lakes and towering falls, and archeological ruins hint at the lore still shared among locals.
—Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Balance and mobility exercises can improve coordination, keep your joints flexible, and reduce your risk of falls and injury.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Too much stuff increases the risk of falls that undermine older adults’ ability to live independently, a 2023 study by researchers at Mississippi State University found.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
At least seven people suffered gunshot wounds and at least two people were injured from falls, officials said.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Six others were also injured, such as from falls, in the incident, authorities said.
—Anne Laurent, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Mexican officials said that four people were wounded by gunfire and two others sustained injuries from falls.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
On both sides of the street, the sidewalk rises and falls, uprooted and cracked by shallow roots because over many decades, the trees were not properly maintained.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The youngest Issa falls somewhere in between her sisters’ styles.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Even when drones are successfully destroyed, the financial burden falls heavily on the defender.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Unfortunately, our democracy currently falls short of these ideals.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The share of Californians who own their homes falls below the long-term trend line in Census data.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
District 6 Council member Kimberly Owens falls somewhere in the middle.
—Nick Sullivan
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Where the law falls short Several national and state programs exist to support older adults.
—Kate Perepezko, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
The shoulder season falls between peak travel windows, after ski season winds down and before summer crowds arrive.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Noun
This is the Land of Waterfalls, home to more than 250 falls, including the majestic Triple Falls, which played a starring role in The Hunger Games.
—Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Preventing head injury − including wearing a helmet for biking and sports, wearing a seatbelt and preventing falls − can keep your brain healthier in the long-run, the organization notes.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Villages give way to vast, tranquil lakes and towering falls, and archeological ruins hint at the lore still shared among locals.
—Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Balance and mobility exercises can improve coordination, keep your joints flexible, and reduce your risk of falls and injury.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Too much stuff increases the risk of falls that undermine older adults’ ability to live independently, a 2023 study by researchers at Mississippi State University found.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
At least seven people suffered gunshot wounds and at least two people were injured from falls, officials said.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Six others were also injured, such as from falls, in the incident, authorities said.
—Anne Laurent, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Mexican officials said that four people were wounded by gunfire and two others sustained injuries from falls.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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As Laugier’s story continues, the man wanders through a forest, stumbles upon fallen branches, and has an epiphany.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Expecting dull days and strict rules, the boy instead stumbles into a world of delightful chaos and imagination – where outrageous stories are spun, and a world of wonder, memory and mischief unfolds.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the May 10 episode of Marshals, Kayce (Luke Grimes) and Cal (Logan Marshall-Green) lose another of their former Navy SEAL teammates, as Garrett (Riley Green) succumbs to his injuries from a fire.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Inspired by a drawing made by his nephew, the work unfolds as a sequence of panels in which the titular child, Julian, succumbs to illness.—
Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
6 May 2026
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If earlier American Football records hinted at adult disillusionment, LP4 plunges cannon ball-style into it.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
1 May 2026
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Ernaux’s signature method of resisting interpretation and incarnating the past plunges us into this girl’s experience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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As Delphi’s star rises, P Burke becomes enthralled by her and descends into a tech psychosis with disastrous consequences.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Cooper Neill / Getty Images May is the final month before the excitement of the 2026 World Cup descends upon the sports world.—
John Riker,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Yet, the feast of fashion and style doesn’t make up for a sparse plot that loses its steam by the third episode.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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An antagonist who feels himself a protagonist, Salieri is the main character of the play, and to a great extent, the film, while Mozart functions as the unwitting instrument through which Salieri loses his faith in God.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The New Zealand singer-songwriter wanders around inside her psychedelic folk arrangements, singing in private riddles and changing the tone of her voice from one song (or even one verse) to the next, seemingly oblivious or indifferent to your presence.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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For animal lovers, there’s a house cat that wanders the property, and morning walks may include up-close encounters with Highland cows or a free-roaming peacock.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Who dies in 'Mortal Kombat II'?—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Intel already has major customers — such as Amazon and Cisco — for the advanced packaging side of its chipmaking business, in which individual chip dies and memory are bonded together to make things like a graphics processing unit.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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