Synonyms of free-fall

free-fall 1 of 2

noun

as in slide

Related Words

• slide
• dive
• skid
• plunge
• tumble
• descent
• fall
• slip
• spill
• trip
• stumble
• misstep
• pratfall
• header

free-fall

2 of 2

verb

as in to plummet

Related Words

• plummet
• plunge
• precipitate
• collapse
• nose-dive
• wipe out
• crash
• crumple
• keel
• slide
• skid
• slump (over)
• plop
• plunk
• drop
• flump
• tumble
• fall
• topple
• slip
• trip
• stumble

Dissimilar Words

• rise
• stand (up)
• get up
• uprise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of free-fall

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

The timepiece endured low pressure and temperature and a free-fall speed of 821 mph, above the sound barrier. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019