1
as in stumbling
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
better sand that walkway before somebody falls on the ice
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2
as in succumbing
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city fell after weeks of merciless bombardment
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as in plunging
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
word soon got out that the movie was no good, and box-office receipts fell like a rock
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as in decreasing
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
manufacturing in the area is falling, and closing signs are going up all over
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as in descending
to lead or extend downward
the lake bottom falls sharply just a few feet from the shoreline, so be careful
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as in losing
to undergo defeat
not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent
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as in wandering
to commit an offense
even saints can fall
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as in dying
to stop living
if their brave leader falls, the men will lose their courage
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as in dangling
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as in weakening
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Recent Examples of falling
Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
That was after falling less than 13,000 fans short of 3 million in 2022.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
And the latest studies indicate that, despite extensive efforts from the public and nonprofit sectors, the number of affordable units in Central Florida has been falling.
—James Wilkins, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
One possible, yet expensive, remedy would be to bury power lines underground, or confine them in above-ground enclosures, removing the threat of toppling or damage by gusty winds, by falling vegetation or by other above-ground destabilizing factors.
—Hugo A Loaiciga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
That was what turned last night’s game around and what may be the difference between this team getting all the way to April 6 or falling short.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Miller Gardner died after falling ill while on vacation with his family, the Gardner family said in a statement released through the Yankees.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
See video … WATCH BO LOUDON – Gen Z voters aren't falling for the Dem Party's train wreck.
—Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
While the stock has risen about 12% in March and 15% in 2025, shares have underperformed the broader market over the past six months, falling more than 23%.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
That was after falling less than 13,000 fans short of 3 million in 2022.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
And the latest studies indicate that, despite extensive efforts from the public and nonprofit sectors, the number of affordable units in Central Florida has been falling.
—James Wilkins, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
One possible, yet expensive, remedy would be to bury power lines underground, or confine them in above-ground enclosures, removing the threat of toppling or damage by gusty winds, by falling vegetation or by other above-ground destabilizing factors.
—Hugo A Loaiciga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
That was what turned last night’s game around and what may be the difference between this team getting all the way to April 6 or falling short.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Miller Gardner died after falling ill while on vacation with his family, the Gardner family said in a statement released through the Yankees.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
See video … WATCH BO LOUDON – Gen Z voters aren't falling for the Dem Party's train wreck.
—Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
While the stock has risen about 12% in March and 15% in 2025, shares have underperformed the broader market over the past six months, falling more than 23%.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falling
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The church's front doors lay in pieces, succumbing to the flames and the pressure of the water.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Frey said believes Hoover slipped on the ice, fell to the ground and was unable to get back up before succumbing to harsh weather conditions.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
22 Dec. 2024
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In one set of photos, she is seen wearing a black dress with a plunging neckline from the collection.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The dress featured a plunging neckline and thick straps with a hemline above Cavallari’s knees.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
14 Mar. 2025
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And what's in Jim's hand as he's seen descending the stairways?—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Inflation, which had peaked at an annual rate above 9%, was descending fitfully toward the Fed's goal of 2%.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Only the 2021 Hawks (15-21 | 26-10), 2023 Lakers (21-27 | 22-12) and 2024 Mavericks (25-27 | 25-5) had losing records against non-losing teams and made the conference finals.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Royals played in the Division Series, losing to a Yankees team that itself had come off a mediocre 82-80 season to win the pennant.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches.—
Peggy Orenstein,
AFAR Media,
6 Jan. 2025
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Claire understands where Rachel’s mind is wandering and follows her train of thought.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Sporting’s Joaquin Fernandez was lucky to not get sent off in the dying seconds of the opening half.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is a $10 billion boondoggle that places a very expensive band-aid on a dying public school system.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2025
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Harrison took Georgia’s second-half kickoff all the way to the end zone, slipping a tackle near the middle of the field, cutting toward the right sideline and outrunning everyone.—
Brett Martel,
The Denver Post,
2 Jan. 2025
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By 1980, amid double-digit inflation, spiraling gas prices, and Ayatollah Khomeini’s revolution in Iran, the United States was slipping into another recession.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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At that time, the Cowboys, in their first full game without Dak Prescott at quarterback, were a dysfunctional team surrendering the league’s third-most rushing yards per game.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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There’s something about someone who’s been protecting themselves so much, and then finally surrendering again like that and being so vulnerable.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Falling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falling. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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