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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
Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Leah Lewis stars as introverted Ellie, who falls for popular girl Aster (Alexxis Lemire) while writing love letters to her on behalf of a male friend.
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 19 June 2026
That is a loss, on paper, in the optimistic scenario, and if the number of visitors falls short, the gap only widens.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 June 2026
The summer solstice falls between June 20 and 22.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Usually, such summer drizzle falls only along the coast.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
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
Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 20 June 2026
During the 2025-26 season, he was named a team captain on his way to leading the squad in total wins, pins, technical falls and major decisions, the university said.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The Kentucky lawmaker has faced mounting scrutiny after falls, a 2023 concussion and two highly public freezing episodes during news conferences, along with long-standing mobility issues from childhood polio.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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
After several falls, her family urged her to see a doctor.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 11 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
Verb
Otherwise, falls, trampling, injuries and deaths could occur.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Leah Lewis stars as introverted Ellie, who falls for popular girl Aster (Alexxis Lemire) while writing love letters to her on behalf of a male friend.
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 19 June 2026
That is a loss, on paper, in the optimistic scenario, and if the number of visitors falls short, the gap only widens.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 June 2026
The summer solstice falls between June 20 and 22.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Usually, such summer drizzle falls only along the coast.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
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
Noun
The leading cause of death within the category were falls, the data shows.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 20 June 2026
During the 2025-26 season, he was named a team captain on his way to leading the squad in total wins, pins, technical falls and major decisions, the university said.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The Kentucky lawmaker has faced mounting scrutiny after falls, a 2023 concussion and two highly public freezing episodes during news conferences, along with long-standing mobility issues from childhood polio.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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
After several falls, her family urged her to see a doctor.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 11 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
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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The first robot stumbles on aluminum debris, its wheels furiously trying to get traction and move around the obstacle.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 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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In season 3's closing stretch, Rue Bennett (Zendaya) succumbs to an accidental fentanyl overdose.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 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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At times comical, each of these stories swerves and plunges deep into dark truths of human nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 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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Now, Drake has pulled ahead of the British singer-songwriter, who descends slightly to tenth place.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Avoid morning hours when flowers are damp with dew and late evening when dew descends on the garden.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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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,
20 June 2026
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If your phone switches to SOS mode, loses service or stops receiving calls and texts, contact your carrier right away.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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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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In cases where a father kills his children and then dies by suicide, Salinas said the violence is rarely random or spontaneous.—
Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Romanch Mahajan dies in horse carriage accident The ride suspension comes after Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist visiting New York City from India, was thrown from a carriage and killed Wednesday.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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