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Recent Examples of free-fall
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
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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Harris was on an expert inbounds run known as Big Chief Bowl when the slide hit him.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is coming off its biggest weekly slide in nearly a year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 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 Eagle is considered an advanced dive.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Located roughly an hour west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, this adventure haven is filled with endless opportunities to swim, boat, fish, ski, scuba dive, snorkel, bike, or hike.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As temperatures plunge, rain is expected to transition into snow.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Back then, the S & P 500 plunged over 40% in a year as a recession occurred alongside the OPEC oil crisis.—
Morgan Chittum,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ending that three-year skid to make the quarterfinals for the first time since 2003 would require snapping LAFC’s three-tournament run of getting that far themselves.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And what may have precipitated his sudden departure?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Drew, in an op-ed for The Dallas Morning News at the time, said the decision was precipitated by a video of the dancers posted to social media, which violated company policies.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
5 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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The twister damaged the roof, collapsed and removed barn doors and peeled siding off a farm building, and snapped a row of trees, some in half, according to the NWS.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2026
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Water and electricity are hard to come by, and the medical system is collapsing.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Free-fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-fall. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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