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
While each participant in the JV fell away as companies pursued their own independent strategies, the irony is that a Hulu-style coming together of legacy players is now coalescing as media giants grapple with the costs and murky financials of streaming compared with the lucrative pay-TV business.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Warm weather and long days stoke the desire to let time and obligations fall away, and to give yourself over to an absorbing novel, history, or memoir.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
All these key planks of German power have been falling away.
—Isabella M. Weber, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2025
When Malone raises his cup and leans over, the edge of the stage falls away.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 2 July 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Warm weather and long days stoke the desire to let time and obligations fall away, and to give yourself over to an absorbing novel, history, or memoir.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
All these key planks of German power have been falling away.
—Isabella M. Weber, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2025
When Malone raises his cup and leans over, the edge of the stage falls away.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall away
Verb
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The folate in avocado also aids in controlling serotonin and dopamine levels, which can decrease risk of depression.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 July 2025
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The Stars regularly raise prices on their services while diminishing their quality.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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Combined with other public health efforts, this clean needle initiative caused the outbreak to subside.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Authorities emphasized that beaches and waterfront areas should be avoided until the threat of wave activity fully subsides.—
Barney Henderson
Robert Birsel
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Then the tarp came out as rain that had been falling around Bristol much of Saturday turned heavy and delayed the start.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Pair them with billowy blouses to close out the summer, then whip out your favorite chunky knit sweaters come fall for a stylish, boho look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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When reached on the phone, Gate of the Era declined to comment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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The Kremlin shows no sign of easing up its attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Barrels are then transferred to the center of the first floor of the Warehouse E, slowly concentrating the flavors and easing into the correct balance.—
Gege Reed,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
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The leads have tapered off, but he’s promised the family that detectives won’t stop search searching until he’s found.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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Participants ideally begin chipping in their own money at the three-month mark, and the support gradually tapers off over two years.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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“Fall away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20away. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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