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
After posting the fastest sales growth among major automakers in Europe last year, Renault’s performance has fallen off a cliff in 2026, with stark declines in several markets in January and February.
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Albertina Torsoli, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The Pioneers were once as high as third in the conference standings, but have since fallen off a cliff– with seven losses in eight games to close out the season.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Others representing landlords said the number of price-gouging complaints had fallen off since April, signaling no need for extended protections.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The wheels have fallen off for Texas and there's a lot of chompin' going on in the stands.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Building camp isn’t the only survival aspect that’s fallen off the map.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
The national oil supply has fallen off dramatically in two months.
—USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
After the blooms on your moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) have shriveled and fallen off the plant, you're left with a long, bare green stem (technically called a spike).
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Following a relatively fruitful 2025, crypto-venture-capital deals have fallen off a cliff over the past few months.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Albertina Torsoli, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The Pioneers were once as high as third in the conference standings, but have since fallen off a cliff– with seven losses in eight games to close out the season.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Others representing landlords said the number of price-gouging complaints had fallen off since April, signaling no need for extended protections.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The wheels have fallen off for Texas and there's a lot of chompin' going on in the stands.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Building camp isn’t the only survival aspect that’s fallen off the map.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
The national oil supply has fallen off dramatically in two months.
—USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
After the blooms on your moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) have shriveled and fallen off the plant, you're left with a long, bare green stem (technically called a spike).
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Following a relatively fruitful 2025, crypto-venture-capital deals have fallen off a cliff over the past few months.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen off
Verb
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The gardens, landscaped in both French and English styles, are well kept-after and lush; the rooms feature curved high ceilings and bold washes of paint; the ornate 19th-century furniture is original to the chateau.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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Also dubbed as the balloon jean, barrel hems are intentionally curved–roomy through the leg with a subtler taper and cinch at the ankle.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Michael Harris was skiing at Stevens Pass, a resort an hour and a half east of Seattle, on February 26, when an avalanche swept him away.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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Snow piles grew even faster where strong winds had swept the powder over ridgelines and deposited it on north-facing slopes.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Fallen off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen%20off. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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