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fallen

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verb

past participle of fall
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Recent Examples of fallen
Adjective
The 55-story, 2 million square foot building with more than an acre of outdoor terraces and gardens is the last commercial development in the footprint of the fallen twin towers of the World Trade Center. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 9 July 2026 But fallen ash still poses major health risks if ingested or inhaled. Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The fallen rapper has been behind bars at the New Jersey federal facility since October last year. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 Another video, posted by Roman Camacho, showed rescuers saving a young puppy from a fallen building in Caracas. Pat Mueller, USA Today, 7 July 2026 To avoid this, clean up any fallen or infected leaves around your roses and use sharp, clean pruning shears, disinfecting them with rubbing alcohol between plants, says Harvell. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 Dozens of firefighters lined the street in a solemn salute to their fallen colleagues. Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Jackass Forever was dedicated to Dunn and concluded with a moving tribute to their fallen comrade. Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026 The city will mark the fifth anniversary of police officer Kevin Apple's death Friday with a vigil at a memorial in the fallen officer's honor. Annette Beard, Arkansas Online, 24 June 2026
Verb
Global fuel prices have fallen somewhat amid the on-again, off-again ceasefire. Michael Loria, USA Today, 10 July 2026 In parts of Iron and Reynolds counties, 7 to 12 inches of rain have fallen. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 July 2026 Between 6 and 11 inches of rain have fallen, and an additional 1 inch of rain was possible. Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 More than a foot of rain has fallen since Thursday evening in rural Missouri. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 For Natalie to be the one to tame Nevaeh with a can of Mace seems to indicate that the scales have fallen from her eyes, but the Bowden children still find room to defy their parents. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 10 July 2026 Shares in Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, and HCLTech have all fallen between 30% and 40% over the past 12 months. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 July 2026 Treasury yields have climbed since the Iran war began, the yen has weakened to multi-decade lows against the dollar, and gold has fallen sharply from its January peak. Lim Hui Jie,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 July 2026 The catch is that consumption has scaled faster than prices have fallen. Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen
Adjective
  • Inside, a man and woman believed to be in their mid-40s were found dead from gunshot wounds.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • In a subsequent lecture, Halford noted that snake venom’s effect on the blood was like that of cholera, and modestly suggested that the venom of dead snakes, dried and carried aloft on the wind, might be the cause of that disease.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • One day, in Korea, near the Chosin Reservoir, his marine division stumbled into a surprise attack by a hundred thousand Chinese infantry.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • Chipmakers have stumbled as some investors are taking profits after strong rallies.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Separately, at least 15 informal miners were killed when a defunct gold mine partly collapsed Monday in the district of Wadi Halfa, close to Sudan’s border with Egypt, authorities said.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • This had a multiplying effect, as paddy fields next to shrimp ponds turned brackish and rice yields collapsed.
    Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, The Dial, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • For Friday’s clash between Spain and Belgium, prices have plunged 65%, according to TickPick, a secondary ticket marketplace.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • Though brief, Yoon’s martial law declaration plunged South Korea into a political crisis, paralyzing politics and high-level diplomacy while rattling financial markets.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Only two items tracked by the Farm Bureau decreased in price in 2026.
    Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Procurement and Obsolescence Savings At one company, obsolescence in both raw materials and finished goods decreased by 30%.
    Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • And without music to guide me through it, I would have been sunk from the start.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • Stephen Curry looking for another victory One of the biggest moments in the tournament’s 36-year history was when the Warriors star sunk an eagle putt on the 18th green to secure his first championship in 2023.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Wang said that Silicon Valley has lost some of its appetite for founders who build hardware products, shunning the longer development cycles and less return upside, compared with AI applications, as well as inevitable supply chain hurdles.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The last-place Angels have lost seven consecutive games, tying their longest losing streak of the season.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Kahan’s fans — they’re called Busyheads, after his 2019 debut — wandered the festival grounds in their Kahan merch and cowboy boots, taking in the stunning view of the Hudson River.
    Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026
  • The American mink likely wandered into the resident's yard from the riverbank, according to the Sonoma County Animal Service.
    Noe Padilla, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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“Fallen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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