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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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the act of going down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily a bad fall that resulted in several broken bones

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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 waterfall
usually falls plural a fall of water usually from a great height tourists were shocked to see a man jump into the water and go over the falls

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Recent Examples of fall
Verb
What once looked like a promising season is falling apart for the Kansas City Royals. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025 One woman in Israel was killed after a weapon fragment fell on the ground, police said. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 June 2025
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In the current uncertainty, those universities with strategic partnerships across geographies will have students starting their education towards a US degree this fall, visa appointment times notwithstanding. Lydiah Kemunto Bosire, semafor.com, 16 June 2025 Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Lewes is in the spring or fall, when many summertime visitors return to work and school. Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall
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  • The Padres have caught breaks elsewhere in the National League The Braves’ tumble looks like a big gift.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
  • Whether a medical issue contributed to that tumble isn’t clear.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
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  • In both Central American nations, remittance income accounts for 30% of private consumption and any decline will have a direct effect on gross domestic product, GDP, Orozco said.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
  • Continued decline in five-on-five production (which coincided with Patrice Bergeron’s retirement).
    Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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  • So while Oyun-Erdene’s demise was likely rooted in factional bickering rather than a nefarious power grab, the debacle contains a stark warning that Mongolia’s political class needs to start pulling in the same direction for cherished freedoms to be secured.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 June 2025
  • So basically, their awful demise is now a sense of joy for the people that are down there digging up the bones.
    Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
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  • One investor alleges Coinbase delayed the breach disclosure to avoid a stock drop.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 18 June 2025
  • Currently, Fancy Teddy is sold directly direct-to-consumer with just seven limited drops released.
    Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 18 June 2025
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  • At a press conference last week, Lurie noted that San Francisco has seen a 62% decrease in encampments and would stand to lose 1,000 shelter beds without funding.
    Devan Patel, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
  • Now, 2025 sees a modest decrease with 228 submissions overall.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 June 2025
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  • Outdoor enthusiasts will have plenty to choose from when curating an itinerary, so why not begin with a crowd pleaser and take yourself on a tour of the region’s waterfalls?
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 June 2025
  • Ready To Chase Africa’s Wildest Thrills? From swimming inches away from a 355-foot drop at Devil’s Pool to rappelling 670 feet down a waterfall in Lesotho, Africa’s adventure scene is diverse.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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  • Men’s downhill: Odermatt (605 points) leads countryman Franjo von Allmen by 83 points.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Namely, making a downhill defender have to turn on a dime and sprint uphill, backpedaling between wing and prayer.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
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  • Energy Guardian scored a dramatic knockdown in the first round, and despite a late stumble from Armored Mulan, Energy Guardian secured the win.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
  • Ford started his speech by quipping about his recent stumble down the steps of Air Force One during a visit to Salzburg, Austria.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 June 2025

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“Fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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