as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
as the years went by, the public's interest in the murder case fell away
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Recent Examples of fall away
The public is getting its first look as the scaffolding falls away, revealing a hub for art, science, health and entertainment, including concerts and sporting events that will be broadcast in a large format on the exterior of the alumni center.
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Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
For one night, all of the stratification of the music world falls away.
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ABC News,
3 June 2026
In response to the crisis, health policy and regulatory barriers that had long limited telemedicine fell away almost overnight.
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Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
A lot of older structures have fallen away.
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Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
For one night, all of the stratification of the music world falls away.
—
ABC News,
3 June 2026
In response to the crisis, health policy and regulatory barriers that had long limited telemedicine fell away almost overnight.
—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
A lot of older structures have fallen away.
—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall away
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Plus, new windows are more energy efficient than old ones, meaning a summer installation can decrease your energy bill now and when temperatures drop in the fall and winter.
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Doubles players fear for their tennis future after being told by the ATP Tour that prize money and tournament sizes will decrease significantly starting in 2028.
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Historically, after that period, the chances of survival without a water source diminish rapidly.
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Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
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Without tick bites, red meat, or dairy to incite it, the immune response will subside eventually.
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A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
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The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
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In May, during a tense commission meeting, a majority of commissioners declined to give her a raise after her first year on the job.
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Despite hot, humid conditions, a respectable crowd has already gathered, with organizers expecting attendance to grow as temperatures ease later this evening.
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This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.
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Scientists expect auroral activity to taper off significantly by 2027 as the sun gets farther from the peak.
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The conditions were wet and and slippery at first, but the rain appears to have tapered off now.
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“Fall away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20away. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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