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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
Jada Yuan, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
By the time the curtain falls, dozens of audience members have become part of the show.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
The petite size falls below my ankle without skimming the floor, and the adjustable waistband allows for a customizable fit.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
This heavier pollen usually falls close to the tree.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
As evening falls, the ground-floor bar invites guests to sink into an overstuffed armchair with a refreshing IPA in hand.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Spektor says the ideal budget range for most couples falls between $100 and $250.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
The peak falls near a first-quarter moon this year, which bodes well for another bright, impressive shower this year, per the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
First 3-pointer of the game falls for Glenn.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Plosser Davis points out that light reflecting from shiny surfaces can create visual distractions that affect depth perception, increasing the risk of falls.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
My mother has recently had a few falls.
—Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Strength training for seniors helps promote stronger bones and joints and can reduce the risk of injury, including hazardous falls.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
The location for The 78 falls between the two stops.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Researchers say further studies are needed to determine whether the improvements in muscle power translate into fewer falls, and whether frailer or protein-deficient seniors might see greater benefits.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
These include squatting, hinging, stepping, pushing, pulling and stabilizing your core — the mechanics behind getting up from a chair, picking something up off the floor, opening and closing doors, climbing stairs, and maintaining balance to avoid falls.
—Dana Santas Feb 28, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
The Titans got tech falls from Bailey Holman (158) and Dominic Dotson (190); a major decision from defending state champion Mario Carini (175); and decisions from Mason Carnrite (165) and Mick Moylan (215).
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
The rules of the game state that, if a head of a household falls, the next person in succession must take their place and fight, or their entire family line will get blown up by Satan.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
By the time the curtain falls, dozens of audience members have become part of the show.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
The petite size falls below my ankle without skimming the floor, and the adjustable waistband allows for a customizable fit.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
This heavier pollen usually falls close to the tree.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
As evening falls, the ground-floor bar invites guests to sink into an overstuffed armchair with a refreshing IPA in hand.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Spektor says the ideal budget range for most couples falls between $100 and $250.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
The peak falls near a first-quarter moon this year, which bodes well for another bright, impressive shower this year, per the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
First 3-pointer of the game falls for Glenn.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
The thirst for energy supply chains not linked to the spikes and falls of fossil fuel pricing is driving change.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Plosser Davis points out that light reflecting from shiny surfaces can create visual distractions that affect depth perception, increasing the risk of falls.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
My mother has recently had a few falls.
—Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Strength training for seniors helps promote stronger bones and joints and can reduce the risk of injury, including hazardous falls.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
The location for The 78 falls between the two stops.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Researchers say further studies are needed to determine whether the improvements in muscle power translate into fewer falls, and whether frailer or protein-deficient seniors might see greater benefits.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
These include squatting, hinging, stepping, pushing, pulling and stabilizing your core — the mechanics behind getting up from a chair, picking something up off the floor, opening and closing doors, climbing stairs, and maintaining balance to avoid falls.
—Dana Santas Feb 28, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
The Titans got tech falls from Bailey Holman (158) and Dominic Dotson (190); a major decision from defending state champion Mario Carini (175); and decisions from Mason Carnrite (165) and Mick Moylan (215).
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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In 1972, Hannes (Enzo Brumm), a gangly farm boy adrift in a hedonistic haze of hormones and counterculture, stumbles upon a revelation through his contact with a love interest’s geranium.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2026
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The woman continues to scream as Jones stumbles in the street and Charles asks him multiple more times to drop the knife.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Shakespearean classic focuses on Macbeth, a Scottish general who makes his prophecy of becoming king a reality but then succumbs to madness.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 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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When Heathcliff, a foundling, discovers that Cathy Earnshaw, the daughter of the impoverished Yorkshire lord who’s taken him in, has played a prank on him by putting eggs in his beds to be crushed, the boy plunges his fingers into the slippery puddle of yolk and albumen left behind.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Madelyn Cline is giving all the stylish WAGS who showed up at the 2026 NFL Honors a run for their money thanks to a blue Christopher Esber gown that plunges all the way to her stomach.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The European social set descends on this Cape Town party spot every summer for its white sand and chilly blue water, as well as the trendy clubs and hotels that lie in the shadow of the Twelve Apostles mountain range.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The scouting combine is the unofficial kickoff to the NFL offseason, as the entire football universe descends on Indianapolis’ abundant hotel lobbies and steakhouses to have discussions about free agency and the draft.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Boosters follows up Riley’s 2018 movie, Sorry to Bother You, an absurdist black comedy starring Stanfield as a code-switching telemarketer who gains success but loses his identity.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Everyone loses—except for the security researchers who conducted the experiment, who got a great story out of the whole thing.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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The story begins with a scene that taps into every parent’s worst fear, when a five-year-old child wanders off from a family birthday party.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The permit allows the ranchers to kill any wolf who wanders onto private land on two grazing allotments near the Gila National Forest in Catron County, as well as on federal land within the allotments, if the wolf is actively hurting livestock.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Several seconds later, my character dies on the grass (right alongside the clearly visible script).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and it’s estimated that one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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