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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
Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The State of Texas must pick up on compassionate border security that picks up where the Federal Government falls short.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Malinin falls during men's free skate event.
—Alice Park, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
She's joined by Liz Lemley, whose opponent, Hinako Tomitaka, also falls.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Whale falls, which occur when a whale carcass sinks to the ocean floor, create temporary ecosystems that feed octopuses, sharks, crabs, microorganisms and more.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
When a full moon falls during the same window, the moon can pass into Earth's shadow, causing a lunar eclipse.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Ilia Malinin falls during the men's free skate program.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Hypothermia is a condition in which the body’s core temperature falls below 95 degrees.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Turkey, 31; and Nicaragua, 14, among the biggest falls.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Plus, exercise can help with balance and gait, potentially preventing falls, Shariff added.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
And after falls defined her Beijing Games, Mikaela Shiffrin, the most successful women’s slalom skier ever, continued to struggle in Cortina.
—New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Salesforce , Thomson Reuters and LegalZoom were among the names seeing the sharpest falls.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The history of Olympic figure skating is shaped almost as much by epic falls as by soaring pirouettes.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
The agency did not specify the manner of death, but domestic media have reported falls from rooftops as people tried to clear away massive mounds.
—Reuters, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Icy weather brings a serious risk of falls.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
When night falls over the ship, step into the theater to see a jaw-dropping performance.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The State of Texas must pick up on compassionate border security that picks up where the Federal Government falls short.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Malinin falls during men's free skate event.
—Alice Park, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
She's joined by Liz Lemley, whose opponent, Hinako Tomitaka, also falls.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Whale falls, which occur when a whale carcass sinks to the ocean floor, create temporary ecosystems that feed octopuses, sharks, crabs, microorganisms and more.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
When a full moon falls during the same window, the moon can pass into Earth's shadow, causing a lunar eclipse.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Ilia Malinin falls during the men's free skate program.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Hypothermia is a condition in which the body’s core temperature falls below 95 degrees.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
The property slump has weighed on economic growth and spending in the world’s second-biggest economy, and experts say the state purchases may finally halt further price falls, according to Reuters.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Turkey, 31; and Nicaragua, 14, among the biggest falls.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Plus, exercise can help with balance and gait, potentially preventing falls, Shariff added.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
And after falls defined her Beijing Games, Mikaela Shiffrin, the most successful women’s slalom skier ever, continued to struggle in Cortina.
—New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Salesforce , Thomson Reuters and LegalZoom were among the names seeing the sharpest falls.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The history of Olympic figure skating is shaped almost as much by epic falls as by soaring pirouettes.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
The agency did not specify the manner of death, but domestic media have reported falls from rooftops as people tried to clear away massive mounds.
—Reuters, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Icy weather brings a serious risk of falls.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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Repeatedly, the project seems to transcend the projects, defying gravity in its poetic depiction of how this resilient, supportive community comes together around Lil Ant, stepping in where his father stumbles to embrace the boy.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Soon after, Bradley stumbles on Zuri’s body and confronts Linda, resulting in a brutal fight that includes stabbing, scalp ripping, and some really upsetting eye gouging.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Shakespearean classic focuses on Macbeth, a Scottish general who makes his prophecy of becoming king a reality but then succumbs to madness.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her sexuality is a source of conflict for her family, and the pressure leads to the painful breakup with her girlfriend, Rosie (Jess Gabor), who succumbs to family expectations.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2025
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When Heathcliff, a foundling, discovers that Cathy Earnshaw, the daughter of the impoverished Yorkshire lord who’s taken him in, has played a prank on him by putting eggs in his beds to be crushed, the boy plunges his fingers into the slippery puddle of yolk and albumen left behind.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Madelyn Cline is giving all the stylish WAGS who showed up at the 2026 NFL Honors a run for their money thanks to a blue Christopher Esber gown that plunges all the way to her stomach.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Elevated heart rate and less endurance As hydration drops, blood volume decreases, forcing the heart to work harder to maintain cardiac output.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the incivility and tribalism of our politics increase, the quality of our political discourse decreases accordingly.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The situation quickly spirals out of control, and her life descends into chaos.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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The festive horror centers on Gino, whose traditional Italian family Christmas Eve celebration descends into chaos when his deceased grandmother returns from the dead and embarks on a killing spree.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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While the interplay of these competing atmospheres can be compelling, the overall effect loses its power as the novelty wears off.—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Someone loses their memory and that knowledge is lost.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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When Elizabeth wanders down below and sees the Creature, the two are mesmerized by one another.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Where is that strange, clueless child who wanders from cause to cause, Greta Thunberg?—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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The young couple ultimately plans to get married, and Heathcliff – haunted by visions of Catherine – dies.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, Paxton’s opinion specified that requirement only applies in cases where an inmate dies on jail property, as opposed to, for example, in a hospital while still in custody.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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