FREE-FELL Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

free-fell

verb

past tense of free-fall

as in wiped out

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The two once presented a live demo minutes after a computer cloud crash wiped out their materials, winning anyway after Andreou pitched the product entirely from memory.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead Saturday, prompting dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes, with more significant rainfall on the way.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

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Nike's stock price has plummeted nearly 80% from its 2021 peak, and the company is set to be removed from the S&P 100 Index before the market opens next Monday.

— , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
The industry’s international standing has plummeted in the wake of Israel’s military operation in Gaza, which was in turn triggered by Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

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While the Tomba del Gallo seems to have prioritized a calm experience, the Tomb of the Blue Demon likely precipitated feelings of disembodiment and disorientation.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
That precipitated a trade to New England in June, a move the Patriots hope secured them the final piece of their next Super Bowl team.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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