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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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

There was also a decrease in amniotic fluid, which protects the fetus and provides other benefits during pregnancy, the zoo said.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Only 28% said Trump has handled the cost of living well, a six-point decrease since January, while the share of Republicans who said Trump has handled the cost of living well has declined 14 points since the beginning of the year.

— Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026