as in curved
to turn away from a straight line or course
the coastline falls off toward the north after you round the bay
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Recent Examples of fallen off
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said Monday that the seventh person may have fallen off the train or been thrown out, which is why he was found in San Antonio, about 160 miles northeast of Laredo.
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David K. Li, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The 18-year-old had fallen off a moving car onto the road.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Recent news that one of her sons had fallen off his bike sent Mitsuye Yamada into a bit of a panic.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
His bat speed hasn’t fallen off a cliff compared to last season, but his fast-swing percentage has dropped.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
In recent weeks, Bitcoin has enjoyed a modest rally, but is still down around 40% from its all-time high, while overall crypto trading activity has fallen off significantly.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Its performance has fallen off in recent weeks.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The body of a New Hampshire man was recovered Sunday morning in the Merrimack River after he is believed to have accidentally fallen off a railroad bridge and into the water below.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Crawford's defensive ability has declined since winning the Gold Glove in 2020, but his plus-9 in defensive runs saved in 2024 served as a positive sign that his skills haven't completely fallen off.
—Jason Ounpraseuth, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
David K. Li, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The 18-year-old had fallen off a moving car onto the road.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Recent news that one of her sons had fallen off his bike sent Mitsuye Yamada into a bit of a panic.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
His bat speed hasn’t fallen off a cliff compared to last season, but his fast-swing percentage has dropped.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
In recent weeks, Bitcoin has enjoyed a modest rally, but is still down around 40% from its all-time high, while overall crypto trading activity has fallen off significantly.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Its performance has fallen off in recent weeks.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The body of a New Hampshire man was recovered Sunday morning in the Merrimack River after he is believed to have accidentally fallen off a railroad bridge and into the water below.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Crawford's defensive ability has declined since winning the Gold Glove in 2020, but his plus-9 in defensive runs saved in 2024 served as a positive sign that his skills haven't completely fallen off.
—Jason Ounpraseuth, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen off
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The heavier dust particles are pushed back by sunlight, forming a broad, often curved tail that reflects sunlight according to Swinburne University of Technology.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Video emerged online showing a red Ferrari shooting out of a tunnel along the highway at a high speed, slamming into a concrete barrier where the road curved and erupting into flames.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees, meanwhile, lost their fourth straight game after getting swept in Milwaukee over the weekend.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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That year, the Cavs swept the first two rounds and won the conference finals in five games before losing the NBA Finals in five games to the Golden State Warriors.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Fallen off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen%20off. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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