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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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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Recent Examples of falloff
Camila Bernal, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
That’s a dramatic falloff, one that suggests Ceci is probably a lot closer to third-pair territory these days.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
The mother of a 5-year-old girl who fell off of the Disney Dream cruise ship in June will not face a criminal charge, the Broward State Attorney’s Office decided.
—Angie Dimichele, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
That falloff came as America struggled with the 2008-09 housing crisis, which sparked economic misery and brought unemployment to a staggering 10%.
—Camila Bernal, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
That’s a dramatic falloff, one that suggests Ceci is probably a lot closer to third-pair territory these days.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Verb
Moermond said Simmons was wearing a fake mustache that was falling off and did not have a gun, WKRC reported.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
The mother of a 5-year-old girl who fell off of the Disney Dream cruise ship in June will not face a criminal charge, the Broward State Attorney’s Office decided.
—Angie Dimichele, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for falloff
Noun
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Ascertaining accurate figures for the decrease in indigenous communities in the Caribbean is challenging.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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That's what scientists are saying is possibly responsible for the decrease in children developing the problematic and dangerous allergy.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But on closer inspection, modern details emerge—the flush sundeck a top the boat, curved windows on the main deck and helm area, and, almost impossibly, a fold-out beach club at the stern.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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The ethereal structure comprises 297 stainless steel panels that had to be carefully fitted together and integrated with the curving staircases, whose wood elements evoke a ship’s deck.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The e-commerce behemoth is planning the workforce reduction largely to compensate for overhiring during the pandemic; its CEO also said AI could lead to the automation of routine tasks.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Temperature reductions from extensive tree coverage offer sustainability benefits beyond mere aesthetics — a critical consideration in a climate where outdoor spaces become nearly uninhabitable for months each year.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Since 1928, significant market declines of at least 5% have happened in 92 out of 98 years.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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One of the most popular college majors is seeing a significant decline in graduates, according to a new report from AEI.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Oversize black aviator sunglasses and citrine drop earrings were the perfect finishing touches.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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These lightweight, waterproof shoes feature plush cushioning and a 12mm heel-to-toe drop to absorb impact during heel strikes.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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As conversations continue around Gaza's reconstruction amid the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, doctors and humanitarian workers are urging that efforts be focused on addressing the malnutrition crisis, noting that simply flooding the zone with aid won't make a meaningful dent.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is here and now is the time to start making a dent in your shopping list.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Falloff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falloff. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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