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as in stumbles
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
better sand that walkway before somebody falls on the ice
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2
as in succumbs
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city fell after weeks of merciless bombardment
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as in plunges
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
word soon got out that the movie was no good, and box-office receipts fell like a rock
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as in decreases
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
manufacturing in the area is falling, and closing signs are going up all over
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as in descends
to lead or extend downward
the lake bottom falls sharply just a few feet from the shoreline, so be careful
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as in loses
to undergo defeat
not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent
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as in wanders
to commit an offense
even saints can fall
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as in dies
to stop living
if their brave leader falls, the men will lose their courage
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Recent Examples of falls
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The military procession continues to serve as the official birthday for the reigning sovereign, regardless of when their actual birthday falls.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The rule is based on which parent's birthday falls earlier in the calendar year -- not age and not the family's selection.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Adjusting prices based on real-time inventory, local demand signals, or channel dynamics falls squarely in this category.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Within 60 days, weekly resolutions cross 10,000 and average resolution time falls from 14 minutes to 90 seconds.
—Varun Milind Kulkarni, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Attempting to translate into Spanish and accommodate our traditions falls short.
—Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
No two film or TV shoots are alike, as each director and team of department heads have to find their own unique rhythm that falls somewhere on a spectrum between meticulous storyboarding and completely improvising on set.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
For elderly patients, prolonged stays in hallways increase the risks of delirium, falls, sleep deprivation, loss of dignity, and prolonged recovery.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Also unchanged from the 2025 model is the display’s Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, a mid-tier spin-off of the more premium Victus architecture, which is designed to offer decent resilience against accidental falls and scratches.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Loose area rugs, slick surfaces, and uneven flooring transitions can increase the risk of falls.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Laurel Falls features two sections that are divided by a walkway that crosses over a stream at the base of the upper falls.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Like many of Italy’s tourist hotspots, Assisi shows its true colors as evening falls and the day-tripping crowds disperse.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The stretch between High Camp and Denali Pass has been the site of numerous injuries and fatalities over the years, with many incidents involving unprotected falls, according to reports.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Some people also experience painful muscle spasms and unexplained falls while navigating the disease.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Over the years, many climbing injuries and deaths have occurred on the traverse between an area known as high camp around 17,200 feet and Denali Pass, mainly resulting from unprotected falls, according to the park.
—Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Verb
If the measure falls short, any registered voter could request and pay for a recount after the results are certified.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The military procession continues to serve as the official birthday for the reigning sovereign, regardless of when their actual birthday falls.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The rule is based on which parent's birthday falls earlier in the calendar year -- not age and not the family's selection.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Adjusting prices based on real-time inventory, local demand signals, or channel dynamics falls squarely in this category.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Within 60 days, weekly resolutions cross 10,000 and average resolution time falls from 14 minutes to 90 seconds.
—Varun Milind Kulkarni, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Attempting to translate into Spanish and accommodate our traditions falls short.
—Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
No two film or TV shoots are alike, as each director and team of department heads have to find their own unique rhythm that falls somewhere on a spectrum between meticulous storyboarding and completely improvising on set.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
For elderly patients, prolonged stays in hallways increase the risks of delirium, falls, sleep deprivation, loss of dignity, and prolonged recovery.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Noun
The researchers conducted 32 dives that took place between February and March in 2023 and found 485 whale-fossil deposits in addition to five modern whale falls.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Also unchanged from the 2025 model is the display’s Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, a mid-tier spin-off of the more premium Victus architecture, which is designed to offer decent resilience against accidental falls and scratches.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Loose area rugs, slick surfaces, and uneven flooring transitions can increase the risk of falls.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Laurel Falls features two sections that are divided by a walkway that crosses over a stream at the base of the upper falls.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Like many of Italy’s tourist hotspots, Assisi shows its true colors as evening falls and the day-tripping crowds disperse.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The stretch between High Camp and Denali Pass has been the site of numerous injuries and fatalities over the years, with many incidents involving unprotected falls, according to reports.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Some people also experience painful muscle spasms and unexplained falls while navigating the disease.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Over the years, many climbing injuries and deaths have occurred on the traverse between an area known as high camp around 17,200 feet and Denali Pass, mainly resulting from unprotected falls, according to the park.
—Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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After a rocky start, Joey stumbles on some talents and goes to great lengths to impress Leonard in his audition for a play.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Bargatze stars as Nate Wilcox, a successful salesman who stumbles into a chaotic life as a stay-at-home dad to three daughters after his wife, Katie (Mandy Moore), lands a life-changing deal on Shark Tank to put her household invention into play.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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How to Tackle Lawn Fungus Whether or not your lawn succumbs to a fungal disease is not entirely within your control.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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In six parts, The American Revolution, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, plunges us into the momentous war that led to the nation’s founding.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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In the hills across the river Kennywood Park, with the Phantom’s Revenge, its tubular tracks and structure made of steel, plunges hundreds of feet down into a ravine overlooking the mill.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Forecast confidence decreases somewhat heading into the weekend, but an unsettled pattern appears likely to continue.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Moments later, chaos — and an army of camera-toting, masked glamazons — descends, capturing her every move from countless angles.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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The psychological horror film starring Chiwetel Ejiofor is about a furniture store owner who descends into his own heart of darkness in his shop.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Centre-back Konate scrambles across to cover, but loses the one-v-one against Igor Jesus.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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The lagoon, which wanders almost the entire length of the garden, adds a swath of blue to this oasis of green.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In its most scenic moments, the train wanders along the island’s coastline and through rainforest, and sugar cane fields.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Crabgrass grows in clumps that aren’t pretty to look at, dies in the fall, and leaves bare patches in the lawn.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
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After confessing, Souter dies by suicide and falls into the river below.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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