1
as in stumbles
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
better sand that walkway before somebody falls on the ice
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2
as in succumbs
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city fell after weeks of merciless bombardment
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3
as in plunges
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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4
as in decreases
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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5
as in descends
to lead or extend downward
the lake bottom falls sharply just a few feet from the shoreline, so be careful
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6
as in loses
to undergo defeat
not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent
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as in wanders
to commit an offense
even saints can fall
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as in dies
to stop living
if their brave leader falls, the men will lose their courage
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Recent Examples of falls
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
To avoid crowds, try visiting during shoulder season, which typically falls from late April through May and late September to mid-October.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
National Hispanic Heritage Month falls at the perfect time for catching up on all the summer fantasy romance reads before Halloween swoops in to give us the shivers.
—Lia Amador, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Weed scatters and falls between the wood slats.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The room usually falls silent as very few can answer.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But here, too, the show falls a bit short.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
If the neighbor is smoking weed on private property doesn’t belong to them or their neighbor, Rosenthal said the responsibility to take action falls on the landlord.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
For the first time, researchers have mapped and dated fresh boulder falls across the moon, showing that its surface is more active than previously imagined.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Hospitals are piloting computer vision systems that use cameras and algorithms to detect and prevent falls.
—Theresa McDonnell, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For others, simplifying medications, setting safe blood pressure and glucose goals, and avoiding falls or drug interactions take priority.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Any amount can impair judgment, cause dizziness and increase the risk of falls and injuries — all of which can become big issues during pregnancy, the above source states.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The second series investigates deaths involving apparent falls from heights — examining whether victims were pushed from locations like balconies, cliffs and bridges.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
But as co-author Dennis Meadows has often emphasized in discussions about Limits to Growth over the years, higher peaks without structural change can mean sharper falls (Overshoots).
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Still, Douoguih says anything that may increase bone mass and prevent falls is good, especially for midlife women.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
While drought can contribute to a less dazzling leaf display, so too can a weather system that falls on the opposite end of the spectrum.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
To avoid crowds, try visiting during shoulder season, which typically falls from late April through May and late September to mid-October.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
National Hispanic Heritage Month falls at the perfect time for catching up on all the summer fantasy romance reads before Halloween swoops in to give us the shivers.
—Lia Amador, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Weed scatters and falls between the wood slats.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The room usually falls silent as very few can answer.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But here, too, the show falls a bit short.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
If the neighbor is smoking weed on private property doesn’t belong to them or their neighbor, Rosenthal said the responsibility to take action falls on the landlord.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
For the first time, researchers have mapped and dated fresh boulder falls across the moon, showing that its surface is more active than previously imagined.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
Among the most frequent problems are falls, bed sores, and gaps in care that are only exacerbated by overstretched staff and high turnover.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Hospitals are piloting computer vision systems that use cameras and algorithms to detect and prevent falls.
—Theresa McDonnell, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For others, simplifying medications, setting safe blood pressure and glucose goals, and avoiding falls or drug interactions take priority.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Any amount can impair judgment, cause dizziness and increase the risk of falls and injuries — all of which can become big issues during pregnancy, the above source states.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The second series investigates deaths involving apparent falls from heights — examining whether victims were pushed from locations like balconies, cliffs and bridges.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
But as co-author Dennis Meadows has often emphasized in discussions about Limits to Growth over the years, higher peaks without structural change can mean sharper falls (Overshoots).
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Still, Douoguih says anything that may increase bone mass and prevent falls is good, especially for midlife women.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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Yet, when a star athlete—the rival who excels at everything—finally stumbles in a sport, a subtle surge of neurological pleasure briefly ignites.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Daniel, meanwhile, stumbles upon Laura's phone, which fell under a side table during her fight with Cherry, and listens to the recording of Cherry's mom, Tracey (Karen Henthorn), warning that her daughter is darker and more vengeful than Daniel ever knew.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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When Day succumbs to his wounds, Dusk seizes the vacuum, claiming Hari Seldon’s psychohistory crystal.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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And when that fish, in turn, succumbs to the claws of a bald eagle, its DDT dense meat becomes a poisonous lunch for an oblivious bird.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stardust Racers, the sinewy roller coaster that towers over Epic Universe, shoots bodies through the sky at more than 60 miles an hour and plunges them toward the surface of the Earth from the height of a 10-story building.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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Regardless, that slight is the last thing Prater hears before Dexter plunges a knife into his heart.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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But if your branding was clearer, stronger and more emotionally resonant, your LTV could be double, while your CAC decreases.—
Erik Huberman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Johnston said his budget plans for zero overall growth in revenue and added that unless Denver's income actually decreases, there won't be any more layoffs next year.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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Without warning, calamity descends upon each of their lives.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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During the test, the robot successfully traverses randomly placed debris, ascends, and descends steps without difficulty.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Get a bonus bet refund if your bet loses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The party in power at the White House typically loses congressional seats during campaign years when there's no presidential race, leaving Trump fighting an uphill battle to protect his congressional majorities and secure more second-term wins.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Although the park attracts millions of nature-loving visitors every year, terrestrial cell phone signal quickly wanes once one wanders off populated areas and away from main roads.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Anthony Mackie plays himself as a self-serious star making a deeply personal, awards-bait movie, whereas Dave Franco wanders around drunk and high on weed and mushrooms.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Football is the framing device for this romantic fantasy about LA Rams quarterback Joe Pendleton, who wins the starting job, then dies in a traffic accident while biking home (thanks to angelic error).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Pierre Balmain dies on June 29, aged 68.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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