FALLOFF Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

falloff 1 of 2

noun

ˈfȯl-ˌȯf

as in decrease

the amount by which something is lessened the falloff in sales was more than the store could weather and so its closing was inevitable

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Relevance

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fall off

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verb

as in to curve

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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straighten

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Recent Examples of falloff

Noun

The global emphasis also comes at a time when Hollywood’s local crews and soundstages are struggling from a historic falloff in local production as producers shoot more projects overseas in pursuit of tax credits. —

Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 Was this falloff the fault of the youngest guy on the staff? —

Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026

Verb

My frustration arose in the smaller tasks, a few dishes here, day-old coffee in the pot there, a small stack of mail on the countertop, dead leaves falling off a plant, and more. —

Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026 The r on my laptop keyboard, worn to breaking, will soon fall off, rendering that laptop lifeless. —

Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for falloff

Recent Examples of Synonyms for falloff

Noun

In reaction to pay decreases and general concerns around the cost of living, SEIU Local 1000 has sought legislative and contract relief in the form of a 20% wage increase from 2026 to 2028.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The dish detergent decreases while combining water and rubbing alcohol, leaving a streak-free shine.

— Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026