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noun

ˈfȯl-ˌȯf How to pronounce falloff (audio)
Definition of falloffnext
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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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 The Padres have good reason to believe that Machado, Tatis and Merrill will show significant gains over the next four months, with Bogaerts looking to weather a recent one-month falloff. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
Verb
Davis and Sherwood are a solid pairing as the starters — assuming Davis doesn’t fall off at age 37 and Sherwood can bounce back after a bad 2025 — but this group is thin. — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Recent emergencies have included animals falling off a boat, lacerations from dog fights on the beach, clamshell ingestion, sand impaction, which can cause obstructions in the digestive system, and of course Lyme disease. — Sylvie Bigar, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for falloff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falloff
  1. decrease
  2. curve
  3. reduction
  4. decline
  5. drop
  6. dent
Noun
  • Despite the criticism Williams has received for her hiring practices, Beasley-Pittman noted a decrease in the city’s personnel budget growth.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Yet, if investments in digital defense hit record highs every year, why doesn't corporate vulnerability decrease?
    — Vicente Pava, Forbes.com, 2 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
  • Surveys showing a decline in Americans who see democracy as important.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • This decision stems from chronic staffing shortages, crumbling infrastructure, budget constraints, and a substantial decline in the federal inmate population, which peaked in 2013 and has since fallen by nearly 30%.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 1 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
Definition of drop
Noun
  • However, Norman Powell appears likely to leave in free agency, and paired with the loss of Herro, that puts a serious dent in the team’s non-Antetokounmpo/Bam Adebayo arsenal.
    — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The Padres will get four more games in Los Angeles next week to put a dent in those numbers.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of dent

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“Falloff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falloff. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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