Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-fall
Noun
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The water park is known for its body slides, and thrill seekers will want to splash down on Summit Plummet, one of the tallest and fastest free-fall body slides in the world.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025 -
Ewers' agent spoke out after the quarterback's draft slide, and the 23-year-old is now breaking his silence.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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To bolster musicians, whose record sales were plummeting (down from $100 million in 1927 to a meager $6 million in 1932), WSM began sending bands on regional tours during the week, creating one of the country’s first talent agencies, the Artists Service Bureau.—
Lindsay Kusiak,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The May 12 agreement, a 90-day suspension of escalating tariffs, has seen U.S. duties on Chinese imports plummet dramatically from an aggressive 145% down to a more moderate 30%, while China reciprocated with tariffs on American goods reduced from 125% to 10%.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Karl Lagerfeld has landed in Seoul for a pop-up on Friday that promises an immersive dive into the late couturier’s world.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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Kornet’s dive out of bounds — as well as Brown’s — created an energy in the third quarter that even got Horford to take it to the next level.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Chinese exports plunge as U.S. retailers cancel orders over tariffs Trump announces trade deal with U.K.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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The bodice of the long-sleeve jacket with a plunging neckline featured encrusted jeweled elements throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Aldo followed his two-fight losing skid with back-to-back knockout wins over Jeremy Stephens and Renato Moicano.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The failed offseason pursuit of free-agent Jorge Polanco precipitated a time-share between Brendan Rodgers and Mauricio Dubón that has produced pedestrian results, prompting wonder if an approaching deadline could lead to a shakeup.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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That precipitated a rollback of authoritarian policies, such as repeal of a 2010 media law that gave the government broad powers to investigate media outlets and suppress news.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its delicate, cheerful blooms tumble over walls and sidewalks alike, filling them with tiny blossoms.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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The search giant saw its share price tumble 9 percent when Eddy Cue, Apple senior vice president of services, took the stand.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
8 May 2025
Verb
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This is often not helped when an investment collapses or defaults, and commentators online and other advisory companies increase client doubts.—
Adam Fayed,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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After his 4-foot putt went in during the one-hole playoff against Justin Rose, McIlroy threw his golf club in the air and collapsed to the ground.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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“Free-fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-fall. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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