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
If the bark has fallen off or the twigs snap cleanly under light pressure, the branch is probably dead.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
What appears to be a wooden container holding glass had fallen off the trailer.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The previous device had worn out so much that two of the toenails had fallen off.
—Ramon Taylor, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
While Scarlett Johansson was recently eyeing the villain role of Mother Gothel, she’s fallen off the project, leaving that role still open.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Putnam asserted that the long-term decline in social connection and civic engagement—symbolized in his book by the fact that the number of people participating in bowling leagues has fallen off a cliff—is the core issue facing America.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
And, despite a commitment to re-establishing defensive dominance in training camp, the Wolves have fallen off a cliff on that end through four games this season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Former All-Pro Dallas corner Trevon Diggs’ play has fallen off a cliff this season, and the Cowboys have gotten torched for a league-leading 10 touchdowns on throws of 20-plus yards.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, he's somewhat fallen off the cliff since.
—Jon Conahan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
What appears to be a wooden container holding glass had fallen off the trailer.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The previous device had worn out so much that two of the toenails had fallen off.
—Ramon Taylor, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
While Scarlett Johansson was recently eyeing the villain role of Mother Gothel, she’s fallen off the project, leaving that role still open.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Putnam asserted that the long-term decline in social connection and civic engagement—symbolized in his book by the fact that the number of people participating in bowling leagues has fallen off a cliff—is the core issue facing America.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
And, despite a commitment to re-establishing defensive dominance in training camp, the Wolves have fallen off a cliff on that end through four games this season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Former All-Pro Dallas corner Trevon Diggs’ play has fallen off a cliff this season, and the Cowboys have gotten torched for a league-leading 10 touchdowns on throws of 20-plus yards.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, he's somewhat fallen off the cliff since.
—Jon Conahan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen off
Verb
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In car design, that meant a short roof that curved downward, for a sleek stylish look that did not preclude four doors.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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But by the early 19th century, some mathematicians had started exploring other kinds of geometric spaces — ones that aren’t flat but rather curved like a sphere or saddle.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Beck spoke on the crowded field afterward, Cristobal swept past and stopped for quick bear hug.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pedal a Fat-Tire Bike Beefy fat-tire bikes have swept the biking scene.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Fallen off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen%20off. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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