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Recent Examples of free-fall
Joe Wilkins Published Mar 18, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Late last year, Saudi Arabia's Six Flags Qiddiya City opened the world's longest, tallest, and fastest roller coaster, opened the world’s tallest free-fall ride, and opened the world’s tallest pendulum ride.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Corbet’s starts with a near-vertical free-fall for 10 to 20 feet, depending on the snowpack, before the run opens to a narrow, rocky chute.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
Each has only lasted two games, so this isn’t a free-fall.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The film, in which Powell plays a country-western star in free-fall, has been set for release on February 5, 2027.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
In addition to featuring the same hybrid rollercoaster and water slide that can be found on the Prima Plus-class Norwegian Aqua, Luna will have a 10-deck free-fall slide called The Drop and a top-deck sports and outdoor gaming space called The Stadium.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
While the crypto free-fall seems to have paused, the extreme price swings remain.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 18, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Late last year, Saudi Arabia's Six Flags Qiddiya City opened the world's longest, tallest, and fastest roller coaster, opened the world’s tallest free-fall ride, and opened the world’s tallest pendulum ride.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Corbet’s starts with a near-vertical free-fall for 10 to 20 feet, depending on the snowpack, before the run opens to a narrow, rocky chute.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
Each has only lasted two games, so this isn’t a free-fall.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The film, in which Powell plays a country-western star in free-fall, has been set for release on February 5, 2027.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
In addition to featuring the same hybrid rollercoaster and water slide that can be found on the Prima Plus-class Norwegian Aqua, Luna will have a 10-deck free-fall slide called The Drop and a top-deck sports and outdoor gaming space called The Stadium.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-fall
Noun
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In my current lineup, the groovy green point slides.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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It was transformed into a 125-unit luxury condo by 2002, the pinnacle of which is a quadplex with an 80-foot stainless-steel slide, a rock wall, and a rope swing.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The ratings for the Oscars have been ticking up since plummeting to an all-time low in 2021 during the pandemic.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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In Aaron Glenn’s first season as coach, the Jets’ defense plummeted after finishing in the top five statistically in yards allowed from 2022 24.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The discovery came after a search that included helicopters, boats, dive teams and motorcycle units, as authorities pursued multiple lines of investigation, including the possibility that Gracey may have drowned.—
Jasmine Baehr , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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For divers who want to bear witness to the major marine conservation area’s untamed natural beauty, liveaboard boats are the best way to log multiple dives and explore the area fully with local guides.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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A weeks-long cold snap in January and February plunged the city into a deep freeze.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The whole ship plunged briefly into darkness, before the emergency power system kicked in.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Grizzlies snapped an eight-game skid with a 125-118 win over Denver on Wednesday night as the Nuggets (42-28) couldn’t manage a game rescheduled from two months earlier.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The two-game skid that now has followed has robbed some of that hope.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What exactly has precipitated the call-up for the B’s, who return home for one game against Winnipeg on Thursday before traveling to Detroit for a game with huge playoff implications against the Red Wings on Saturday, remains to be seen.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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The conflict has precipitated one of the world's largest humanitarian crises, with at least 7 million people displaced in eastern Congo.—
OPE ADETAYO,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beneath the twists and tumbles of its plot, Reddick’s play is concerned with the people and communities that never profit when power seeks to increase itself — children, poor folks, Black folks.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead of tumble drying, iron out any wrinkles and hang it to air-dry completely.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rescue workers said the direct hit in Arad caused widespread damage across at least 10 apartment buildings, three of them badly damaged and in danger of collapsing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Officials said parts of the original bypass structure — built to manage Barton Creek flow — had eroded for decades, creating the potential for sections to collapse into the pool.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Free-fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-fall. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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