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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
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing as cozy as snuggling up in front of the fire while snow falls peacefully outside.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
As the film progresses, Grace slowly falls deeper into depression and isolation.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The church does not charge rent, but leaders say upkeep falls on the center.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
The Kirkland brand falls right into what our family requires of paper towels.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Digging up one of the last seismic stations, Calò's face falls.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
But since his pioneering work with Crimson, Fripp had taken interest in some new influences that were esoteric even for him—particularly Indonesian gamelan music, where emphasis falls on the collective as a group of musicians perform the same melodies at the same time on percussion instruments.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Yusongirl Long Puffer Jacket Available in 11 colors to suit any style, Yusongirl's long puffer jacket falls just below the knee for reliable cold-weather coverage.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Wipe Up Spills Promptly This seems like a no-brainer, but liquids on a floor's surface is one of the leading causes of falls.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Several falls are accessible right off the highway, including Gooseberry Falls (Mile Marker 39), Cross River Falls (MM 79), Temperance River Falls (MM 80), and Grand Portage Falls (MM 150).
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Even though younger primates break bones from falls more often, adults are heavier and have less flexible bones, so injuries from falls are usually more deadly.
—Lauren Sarringhaus, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
This can include anything from minor falls and bumps to being dropped from a significant distance without damaging its contents.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
North was the first to discover her mother’s first four falls — through a remote video feed — and alerted staff that her mother needed help.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Authorities are urging the public to avoid open areas and to be alert to structures, trees, and power lines due to the risk of falls and accidents.
—CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Now, as falls turns to winter, some states are warning that funding for low-income heating aid is being delayed because of the federal government shutdown.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
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Worse, the tariff burden is a regressive tax that falls hardest on lower-income households and small businesses with less bargaining power.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing as cozy as snuggling up in front of the fire while snow falls peacefully outside.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
As the film progresses, Grace slowly falls deeper into depression and isolation.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The church does not charge rent, but leaders say upkeep falls on the center.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
The Kirkland brand falls right into what our family requires of paper towels.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Digging up one of the last seismic stations, Calò's face falls.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
But since his pioneering work with Crimson, Fripp had taken interest in some new influences that were esoteric even for him—particularly Indonesian gamelan music, where emphasis falls on the collective as a group of musicians perform the same melodies at the same time on percussion instruments.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Yusongirl Long Puffer Jacket Available in 11 colors to suit any style, Yusongirl's long puffer jacket falls just below the knee for reliable cold-weather coverage.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
Utah finished last after three falls on the beam, producing its lowest score since February 2000.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Wipe Up Spills Promptly This seems like a no-brainer, but liquids on a floor's surface is one of the leading causes of falls.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Several falls are accessible right off the highway, including Gooseberry Falls (Mile Marker 39), Cross River Falls (MM 79), Temperance River Falls (MM 80), and Grand Portage Falls (MM 150).
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Even though younger primates break bones from falls more often, adults are heavier and have less flexible bones, so injuries from falls are usually more deadly.
—Lauren Sarringhaus, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
This can include anything from minor falls and bumps to being dropped from a significant distance without damaging its contents.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
North was the first to discover her mother’s first four falls — through a remote video feed — and alerted staff that her mother needed help.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Authorities are urging the public to avoid open areas and to be alert to structures, trees, and power lines due to the risk of falls and accidents.
—CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Now, as falls turns to winter, some states are warning that funding for low-income heating aid is being delayed because of the federal government shutdown.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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Ennin gets up and stumbles down the block before collapsing next to a building.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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There’s a fine line between righteousness and self-satisfaction, and the second season, which premieres on HBO Max on January 8, frequently stumbles into the latter territory.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 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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Live, the band’s cataclysmic volume precludes close observation, and melodic detail succumbs to feedback like dust caught in an exploding star’s stratosphere.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Nov. 2025
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The teaser plunges viewers into the world of two content creators from contrasting backgrounds who unite for a collaboration fueled by curiosity, social media clout and mutual attraction.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their love scene in the rain, while obviously less visually spectacular than in the film, plunges headlong into romantic cliches that manage to get the job done despite their obviousness.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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Prescribed medication is used to manage discomfort, which usually decreases noticeably after the first week.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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The other occurs when Marty descends a staircase in the opulent apartment that Kay shares with her rich husband, Milton (Kevin O’Leary).—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2026
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Netflix What happens when a supernatural danger descends on a blissful retirement community?—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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Interestingly the pool scene, where Kevin loses his dad’s massive swim trunks while bombing in the pool, was filmed at the Four Seasons Chicago – the Plaza Hotel doesn’t have an indoor pool.—
Adam Turner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Once a cell loses 17% or more of its volume, it is extruded.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 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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Matt, the dad, wanders off to the kitchen.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025
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And if the giver dies during the five-year period, some of the gift will be added back into their estate.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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First, Monty Miller (a suave, anguished Jon Hamm), Tommy’s lifelong friend and billionaire founder of M-Tex, dies suddenly, but not before naming the fixer as the new company president.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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