as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
as the years went by, the public's interest in the murder case fell away
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Recent Examples of fall away
With the latest missteps, the veneer of discipline in the 2nd Trump term falls away.
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David E. Sanger, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Unleashed managed to last exactly two years before falling away for good.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
After each passing June, after each frustrating postseason exit, the middle ground falls away.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
So the advantages to exempting tips from taxation quickly fall away.
—New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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David E. Sanger, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Unleashed managed to last exactly two years before falling away for good.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
After each passing June, after each frustrating postseason exit, the middle ground falls away.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
So the advantages to exempting tips from taxation quickly fall away.
—New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall away
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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The perception that Iran’s military strength is significantly diminished will raise questions about the stability of its political system.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The program’s vehicles were rentals and will be returned to vendors as the program subsides.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 June 2025
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Once the killing subsided, a desperate search began to find a way to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Americans celebrate Flag Day, which falls on Saturday, June 14, in many ways, including parades, ceremonies and educational events designed to encourage respect for the flag and its significance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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Wolfe's consistent buyback basket screens for companies that have such a track record of stock repurchases that their share counts have fallen for at least 10 straight years.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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But the league declined to comment on any punishment for the official.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Iran's missile launches have declined, though officials have not explained.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Higher oil prices from the Middle East conflict likely further reduce the odds the Fed will ease monetary policy anytime soon.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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In a new study, two therapies eased pain and reduced opioid use in people with chronic low back pain.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
14 June 2025
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The hiring pressures of a few years ago have tapered off.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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In early 2025, prices rise again, peaking at $4.79 on Feb. 8, then taper off to around $4.00 by early May, finishing at $4.47 on May 17, 2025.—
Joe Murphy,
NBC news,
12 June 2025
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“Fall away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20away. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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