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Recent Examples of free-fall
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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
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 Mar. 2026
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
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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The slides were made from routine biopsy samples of 18 tissue types donated by 919 individuals.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The stock is only up about 2% year to date after the recent slide.—
Lola Murti,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Since then, his approval among Latino voters has plummeted to 22%, according to a March 2026 analysis by the Economist.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Dakkak said that for years now, as the numbers of pilgrims and tourists plummeted, he's barely been able to make ends meet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The dive bar next door — illuminated by a dozen vintage pinball machines — will do just fine.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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Plot details are under wraps but according to the spartan official synopsis, the psychological thriller unfolds in a seemingly idyllic and takes audiences on a vertiginous dive into the shifting limits of a sound mind, as grief and obsession take hold.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Overall vessel traffic from the Persian Gulf in March plunged to just 5% of February levels, according to S&P Global Commodities at Sea, and volumes have increased only slightly in April thus far.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Guardians must protect the Legendary Silver Crystal when a battle erupts with a mysterious enemy during the Celestial Ball and plunges the Moon Palace into chaos.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Others think Davie’s ruthless headcount reductions led to a brain drain, which in turn precipitated editorial errors that ultimately led to his resignation.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Leon was seeking gender reassignment surgery, which come to play a significant role in the climax of the hostage crisis precipitated by his partner.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Also offering Ninja Warrior Day Camp with obstacle courses, trampoline, tumble track, rock wall and more.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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The payoff for the rough and tumble pickup games came via D1 offers for both Jeremy and Jeremiah (and a first-round draft pick to the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans for Jeremiah).—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The innermost rim formed later, when a mountain at the crater’s center collapsed.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, Pearlene collapsed and died inside a makeshift bathroom in the family’s trailer, which had no running water or electricity.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Free-fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-fall. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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