FALLOFF Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈfȯl-ˌȯf

Definition of falloff

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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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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Noun

Running Point has yet to be renewed for season 3, and there may be some intense discussions going on about that right now, given that viewership has apparently dropped by 43% from season 1 to season 2, which is a significant falloff. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026 The trend is more of a downward slope than an abrupt falloff, but the gradient is steep and represents a crisis to colleges dependent on filling classroom seats and dorm beds. — Jeffrey Selingo, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026

Verb

Separately, Ford is also recalling 36,046 Bronco vehicles with model years 2022 to 2026 because the fender flares may be improperly secured and can fall off, creating a hazard for drivers, the NHTSA said. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 June 2026 In this world, though, Carroll is trying to keep the Diamondbacks from falling off a cliff. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for falloff

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Noun

Kuna residents would pay $20 more per $100,000 of property value in their taxes, while Nampa would see a decrease of $2 per $100,000, according to Nampa Fire Protection District Chief Kirk Carpenter.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
While this natural decrease is not unique to Florida, its social, economic and demographic impacts may be more pronounced if the state is no longer a migrant magnet.

— Karin Brewster, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of decrease

Verb

His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
In the final minute of stoppage time to end the first half, Morocco's Achraf Hakimi curved his free kick right in front of the goal, seemingly just one perfect touch away from a goal.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026

Definition of curve

Noun

In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Voltage reductions were also happening earlier in the day in parts of Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Westchester, Con Edison spokesperson Jamie McShane told CNN.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of reduction

Noun

If inflation is outpacing nominal interest rates, the real return on bonds and other income-producing assets declines or even becomes negative.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 July 2026
This decline has pinched profit margins in the 401(k) world, said Kai Richter, an attorney with Cohen Milstein who has long specialized in ERISA class-action cases.

— Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 8 July 2026

Definition of decline

Noun

The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

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