1
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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6
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
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
And if the burden falls on local authorities, the global non-government organization (NGO) predicted annual costs could reach 200 million pounds (about $269 million) by 2035.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
When a team falls short after pushing all the chips into the middle, failure results in moves like the Mets made on Friday.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Deep below the surface of the earth, disaster strikes when a rock falls and blocks their route back to the surface.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The room is just 10 square feet with just a tiny vent for daylight, but when night falls, it is consumed by complete darkness.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Cha 1107-7626 is surrounded by a disk of gas and dust, which constantly falls onto the planet and accumulates during a process that astronomers call accretion.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Adding Marner obviously elevates the Golden Knights — but their one-two punch still falls short of some of the best in the West, such as the Oilers and Avalanche.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Temperatures can swing wildly between day and night, with being 86 degrees Fahrenheit while the sun is shining and then drop as low as 45 or even 39 degrees when darkness falls, Suárez says.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Among those over 85, the cohort at highest risk, death rates from falls jumped to 339 per 100,000 in 2023, from 92 per 100,000 in 1990.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
In those cases, doctors work with patients and caregivers to lower the chance of falls.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Private residences are the most common location for falls, accounting for over 61% of these incidents.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Join Kristine Schindler for an interactive talk based on the County of San Diego HHSA/AIS Fall Prevention Task Force, whose mission is to reduce falls and their devastating consequences in San Diego County.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Among the most frequent problems are falls, bed sores, and gaps in care that are only exacerbated by overstretched staff and high turnover.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Hospitals are piloting computer vision systems that use cameras and algorithms to detect and prevent falls.
—Theresa McDonnell, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For others, simplifying medications, setting safe blood pressure and glucose goals, and avoiding falls or drug interactions take priority.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
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Dalio also warned that the most misleading signals come near the top, where easy credit boosts spending, asset prices climb, unemployment falls.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
And if the burden falls on local authorities, the global non-government organization (NGO) predicted annual costs could reach 200 million pounds (about $269 million) by 2035.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
When a team falls short after pushing all the chips into the middle, failure results in moves like the Mets made on Friday.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Deep below the surface of the earth, disaster strikes when a rock falls and blocks their route back to the surface.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The room is just 10 square feet with just a tiny vent for daylight, but when night falls, it is consumed by complete darkness.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Cha 1107-7626 is surrounded by a disk of gas and dust, which constantly falls onto the planet and accumulates during a process that astronomers call accretion.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Adding Marner obviously elevates the Golden Knights — but their one-two punch still falls short of some of the best in the West, such as the Oilers and Avalanche.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Temperatures can swing wildly between day and night, with being 86 degrees Fahrenheit while the sun is shining and then drop as low as 45 or even 39 degrees when darkness falls, Suárez says.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
With Sandals Ocho Rios, Sandals Dunn’s River, and Sandals Royal Plantation, the highlight is a catamaran cruise that ends with the island’s most famous falls.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Among those over 85, the cohort at highest risk, death rates from falls jumped to 339 per 100,000 in 2023, from 92 per 100,000 in 1990.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
In those cases, doctors work with patients and caregivers to lower the chance of falls.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Private residences are the most common location for falls, accounting for over 61% of these incidents.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Join Kristine Schindler for an interactive talk based on the County of San Diego HHSA/AIS Fall Prevention Task Force, whose mission is to reduce falls and their devastating consequences in San Diego County.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Among the most frequent problems are falls, bed sores, and gaps in care that are only exacerbated by overstretched staff and high turnover.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Hospitals are piloting computer vision systems that use cameras and algorithms to detect and prevent falls.
—Theresa McDonnell, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For others, simplifying medications, setting safe blood pressure and glucose goals, and avoiding falls or drug interactions take priority.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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After one thousand years of isolation, Iblis is given temporary freedom when Ka-young (Bae Suzy), a small town mechanic who doesn’t experience empathy, literally stumbles upon his lamp during a vacation in the deserts of Dubai.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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But there have been some career stumbles recently, a superhero disappointment in particular, that must have complicated Johnson’s conception of his remarkable career.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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When Day succumbs to his wounds, Dusk seizes the vacuum, claiming Hari Seldon’s psychohistory crystal.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … DIGITAL DARKNESS – Taliban plunges Afghanistan into darkness as UN issues urgent warning.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Also, any excuse to watch Bill Nighy, who stars as Doctor Lazarus, whose death plunges his forensic psychologist son (Sam Clafin) into a labyrinth of family mysteries.—
Emily Temple
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Magnesium absorption decreases with higher dosages.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Slide Away then descends on Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium on May 29 and 30 with Cryogeyser, Mint Field, Ovlov, Seko, and Terraplana rounding out the lineup.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Sep. 2025
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The slow ascent lasts about half a mile before the trail descends down a hillside.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The steering wanders like a distracted Labrador, the ride quality is about as refined as a pogo stick on a gravel driveway, and wind noise makes the cabin sound like you’re trapped inside a tent during a storm.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Adrian wanders off to find Alt-Adrian and discovers a new best friend.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall dies Jane Goodall, the British primatologist and conservationist best known for her intimate studies of chimpanzees, died aged 91.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement In the quest to lure out Iblis, Khalid kills Ka-young’s grandmother, who dies protecting Min-ji.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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