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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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3
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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4
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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5
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
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
If the neighbor is smoking weed on private property doesn’t belong to them or their neighbor, Rosenthal said the responsibility to take action falls on the landlord.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
For the first time, researchers have mapped and dated fresh boulder falls across the moon, showing that its surface is more active than previously imagined.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
In the 18-24 age group, this figure falls further and will soon be only a third.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The burden falls on whoever’s available, piling on stress and fatigue that comes with longer response times.
—Jason Truppi, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Again and again, the band falls (petulantly, peevishly, with English accents and English swear words) into the gap between its bombastic self-image and the facts on the ground, the dwindling ticket sales and tiny sandwiches and spontaneously combusting drummers.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
For those taking multiple FRIDs, the risks were even higher, with 22% more total falls and 33% more injurious falls.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The second series investigates deaths involving apparent falls from heights — examining whether victims were pushed from locations like balconies, cliffs and bridges.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Then, as evening falls, stroll along the canals or watch the sun melt into Øresund’s horizon—tracing wind turbines spinning in silhouette.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But as co-author Dennis Meadows has often emphasized in discussions about Limits to Growth over the years, higher peaks without structural change can mean sharper falls (Overshoots).
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Still, Douoguih says anything that may increase bone mass and prevent falls is good, especially for midlife women.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2025
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, 13 Aug. 2025
The number of job vacancies declined by 44,000 in the May to July period, marking the 37th consecutive period of quarterly falls.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Fall foliage appears when leaves change from green to yellow, orange, and red, then falls from the trees, said Brandon Fuller, a doctoral candidate and lecturer in the biology department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
If the neighbor is smoking weed on private property doesn’t belong to them or their neighbor, Rosenthal said the responsibility to take action falls on the landlord.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
For the first time, researchers have mapped and dated fresh boulder falls across the moon, showing that its surface is more active than previously imagined.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
In the 18-24 age group, this figure falls further and will soon be only a third.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The burden falls on whoever’s available, piling on stress and fatigue that comes with longer response times.
—Jason Truppi, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Again and again, the band falls (petulantly, peevishly, with English accents and English swear words) into the gap between its bombastic self-image and the facts on the ground, the dwindling ticket sales and tiny sandwiches and spontaneously combusting drummers.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
These exercises are purpose-made to help users develop necessary skills while largely avoiding sliding, leading to fewer falls.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
For those taking multiple FRIDs, the risks were even higher, with 22% more total falls and 33% more injurious falls.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The second series investigates deaths involving apparent falls from heights — examining whether victims were pushed from locations like balconies, cliffs and bridges.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Then, as evening falls, stroll along the canals or watch the sun melt into Øresund’s horizon—tracing wind turbines spinning in silhouette.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But as co-author Dennis Meadows has often emphasized in discussions about Limits to Growth over the years, higher peaks without structural change can mean sharper falls (Overshoots).
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Still, Douoguih says anything that may increase bone mass and prevent falls is good, especially for midlife women.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2025
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, 13 Aug. 2025
The number of job vacancies declined by 44,000 in the May to July period, marking the 37th consecutive period of quarterly falls.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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Yet, when a star athlete—the rival who excels at everything—finally stumbles in a sport, a subtle surge of neurological pleasure briefly ignites.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Daniel, meanwhile, stumbles upon Laura's phone, which fell under a side table during her fight with Cherry, and listens to the recording of Cherry's mom, Tracey (Karen Henthorn), warning that her daughter is darker and more vengeful than Daniel ever knew.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And when that fish, in turn, succumbs to the claws of a bald eagle, its DDT dense meat becomes a poisonous lunch for an oblivious bird.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The community's willingness to proactively strengthen its economic foundations today will determine whether crypto fulfills its promise as robust, trusted global infrastructure, or succumbs when faced with inevitable systemic stress.—
Mark R. Weaver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Regardless, that slight is the last thing Prater hears before Dexter plunges a knife into his heart.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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But if your branding was clearer, stronger and more emotionally resonant, your LTV could be double, while your CAC decreases.—
Erik Huberman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Johnston said his budget plans for zero overall growth in revenue and added that unless Denver's income actually decreases, there won't be any more layoffs next year.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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In September and October, the core of the Milky Way is visible as soon as twilight descends.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Each fisher who descends on Bristol Bay for the season can’t afford to take their eye off of the prize.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Seizures or other involuntary movements ensue, progressively getting worse as the person loses more control over their body.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Anthony Mackie plays himself as a self-serious star making a deeply personal, awards-bait movie, whereas Dave Franco wanders around drunk and high on weed and mushrooms.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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As one wanders out into a field, rod in hand, ready for the twitch.—
Leila Chatti
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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If the lipids oxidize after the plant dies, much of the benefit could vanish.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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When a member of Congress dies, flags are lowered on the day of death and the following day.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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