as in dead
no longer living
let's take a moment to remember our fallen comrades
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as in stumbled
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
better sand that walkway before somebody falls on the ice
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as in collapsed
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city fell after weeks of merciless bombardment
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as in plunged
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
word soon got out that the movie was no good, and box-office receipts fell like a rock
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as in decreased
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
manufacturing in the area is falling, and closing signs are going up all over
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as in sunk
to lead or extend downward
the lake bottom falls sharply just a few feet from the shoreline, so be careful
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as in lost
to undergo defeat
not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent
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as in wandered
to commit an offense
even saints can fall
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as in died
to stop living
if their brave leader falls, the men will lose their courage
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Recent Examples of fallen
María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Clearly, the presence of sugar was no deterrent, as the dog appeared to have enthusiastically investigated the fallen bag, emerging with powdered evidence smeared across his face.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
New funeral arrangements were announced Sunday for fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
His death touched off days of vigils and demonstrations both in support of the fallen officer and to decry gun violence in the community.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Northbound Foothill Boulevard was closed at Ash Street due to the crash, and the middle and far right lanes of southbound Foothill Boulevard were closed due to a fallen tree, the CHP said in a social media post.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Photos on local media and social networks showed fallen trees in Zagreb, pulled out by their roots, some blocking streets or damaging parked cars.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
In the year since, the city has renamed a street in his honor, with the three commemorative benches joining the remembrances to the fallen officer around town.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The other two fallen service members who served in the 99th Air Refueling Squadron were identified as Capt.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Such people are oblivious to how low America’s standing has fallen.
—Max Hastings, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Is this truly how far the Democratic Party has fallen?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
In the decades since his conviction and death sentence, much of the circumstantial case against him has fallen apart.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Tangled pieces of barbed wire, reams of rubble and fallen concrete scarred the skyline in Karaj, western Iran, on Friday, after the US military bombed a major new bridge under construction.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Molly was huddled underneath the waterfall, just a few meters from the rocky spot where her owner had fallen.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
For example, the average rate on a home equity line of credit (HELOC) has fallen more than two percentage points since September 2024, and home equity loan rates have followed a similar trajectory.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The pair had fallen behind the rest of the group due to an equipment issue.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The armored one skirts stems, mushrooms, and sleeping crickets before sinking her mandibles into the fallen leaf of a hydrangea.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Clearly, the presence of sugar was no deterrent, as the dog appeared to have enthusiastically investigated the fallen bag, emerging with powdered evidence smeared across his face.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
New funeral arrangements were announced Sunday for fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
His death touched off days of vigils and demonstrations both in support of the fallen officer and to decry gun violence in the community.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Northbound Foothill Boulevard was closed at Ash Street due to the crash, and the middle and far right lanes of southbound Foothill Boulevard were closed due to a fallen tree, the CHP said in a social media post.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Photos on local media and social networks showed fallen trees in Zagreb, pulled out by their roots, some blocking streets or damaging parked cars.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
In the year since, the city has renamed a street in his honor, with the three commemorative benches joining the remembrances to the fallen officer around town.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The other two fallen service members who served in the 99th Air Refueling Squadron were identified as Capt.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
However, attendance has fallen 20% over the past 20 years, a span that includes one postseason series victory and the current streaks of 10 seasons with losing records and 11 seasons without a playoff appearance.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Such people are oblivious to how low America’s standing has fallen.
—Max Hastings, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Is this truly how far the Democratic Party has fallen?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
In the decades since his conviction and death sentence, much of the circumstantial case against him has fallen apart.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Tangled pieces of barbed wire, reams of rubble and fallen concrete scarred the skyline in Karaj, western Iran, on Friday, after the US military bombed a major new bridge under construction.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Molly was huddled underneath the waterfall, just a few meters from the rocky spot where her owner had fallen.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
For example, the average rate on a home equity line of credit (HELOC) has fallen more than two percentage points since September 2024, and home equity loan rates have followed a similar trajectory.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The pair had fallen behind the rest of the group due to an equipment issue.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen
Adjective
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His reelection in 2025 sparked widespread protests that left at least four people dead, signaling growing tensions between the mostly young population and its aging leader.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Andrej Stojaković’s putback attempt rolled around the rim before coming to a dead stop on the back of the basket as everyone in the massive football stadium held their breath and waited for gravity to make a call.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The nearest Portugal defender stumbled as the ball came to Pulisic just in front of the 6-yard box.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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James, the Army veteran from Phoenix, had stumbled across it one night last June, while his wife slept.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some players collapsed onto the turf in joyful tears.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Estrada Juarez collapsed into her daughter’s embrace.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The price of crude plunged by more than ten per cent.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Export revenues plunged by about 30% that month compared with a year earlier.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the past forty years, men’s wages have decreased as a percentage of over-all family income, while broader wealth inequalities and job insecurity have grown.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In two of six Minneapolis areas, overall crime decreased 43% and 56% respectively, while, in all other areas, overall crime rose.—
Eric Adler
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By this logic, emergency rooms are sunk costs and preventative care is a frivolous indulgence.—
Andrew Behar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the president contends there is no excuse for the lack of participation now that Iran's navy has been sunk and its air defenses severely weakened.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Elders living alone who can no longer cook or clean, who stopped paying their bills or answering the door, who aren’t taking their meds or bathing themselves, who are lost or don’t remember to turn off a stove might get a visit from an adult protective investigator.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the Lions lost a lot of high scoring games, but with Monroe’s consistent pitching success, the team is more well-rounded with an ability to win close, low scoring bouts.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Colorado has 18 wolves outfitted with collars, plus pups and others that wandered from neighboring states.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Owners stood beside their cars on the lawn, residents and visitors wandered freely through the park, and hot rods shared space with antiques and other classic automobiles.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Fallen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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