free-fell

past tense of free-fall

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-fell
Verb
  • The Buckeyes benefited from a pair of penalties, including a face mask call on Colin Simmons that wiped out an incomplete pass on third-and-4.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The Buckeyes benefitted from a pair of penalties, including a face-mask call on Colin Simmons that wiped out an incomplete pass on third-and-4.
    Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Since tensions ratcheted up between the two countries and the 50 percent tariffs on India went into effect, bilateral trade has plummeted.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The stock, which plummeted to start the year, has rallied back and is now up almost 9% in 2025.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Jacksonville State offensive coordinator threw for 5,897 yards across four seasons at Florida State and West Virginia before five concussions in 14 months precipitated the end of his playing career.
    Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • When asked what precipitated the study now, Bauges pointed to a map.
    Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Free-fell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-fell. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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