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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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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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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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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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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
Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
However, this year’s start of the eight-day Hanukkah celebration falls on the same night as Christmas — a rare occurrence last seen in 2005 and not to be seen again until 2035.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Still, there's plenty of emotions to be had when a florist (Blake Lively) falls for a charming neurosurgeon (director Justin Baldoni), her childhood sweetheart (Brandon Sklenar) re-enters her life, and her beau turns into an abusive jerk.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Outside, Henderson’s gaze falls on Cruyff’s statue.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Often, when one side of the ball falls short, the other side bails them out.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The film's gripping plot centers around florist Lily Blossom Bloom (Lively), who falls head over heels in love with a seemingly perfect neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid (Baldoni) and reconnects with her childhood sweetheart, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar).
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
The Wicked film soundtrack falls 6-7 (nearly 65,000; down 13%), Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft rises 9-8 (62,000; up 11%) and Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess climbs 11-9 (56,000; up 12%).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 22 Dec. 2024
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These companies should abide by whichever deadline falls later.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
However, this year’s start of the eight-day Hanukkah celebration falls on the same night as Christmas — a rare occurrence last seen in 2005 and not to be seen again until 2035.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Still, there's plenty of emotions to be had when a florist (Blake Lively) falls for a charming neurosurgeon (director Justin Baldoni), her childhood sweetheart (Brandon Sklenar) re-enters her life, and her beau turns into an abusive jerk.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Outside, Henderson’s gaze falls on Cruyff’s statue.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Often, when one side of the ball falls short, the other side bails them out.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The film's gripping plot centers around florist Lily Blossom Bloom (Lively), who falls head over heels in love with a seemingly perfect neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid (Baldoni) and reconnects with her childhood sweetheart, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar).
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
The Wicked film soundtrack falls 6-7 (nearly 65,000; down 13%), Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft rises 9-8 (62,000; up 11%) and Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess climbs 11-9 (56,000; up 12%).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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If just one of those teams loses, and the Colts win Sunday, there is still hope.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Forced out of the presidential race, exposed as senile, his VP then loses, and the pardon of his son causes widespread bipartisan outrage.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
23 Dec. 2024
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As one of the few original Squid Game cast members returning for the second season, Wi Ha-joon will continue his quest as the police officer Hwang Jun-ho, who is desperate to find his missing brother and ultimately wanders into the sadistic games.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Back in the woods, a band of militiamen wanders up to Jamie, beating the living daylights out of Lord John, and intervenes.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
14 Dec. 2024
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He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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With only one star to speak of, and no flashbacks or subplots to break up the central narrative, Netflix’s survival drama lives or dies by the quality of its lead performance.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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Travelers can go on exciting aquatic adventures, trek to stunning waterfalls and discover the Sukarara Weaving Village.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Getty often leads hiking groups up the four-mile route, which leads to a picturesque waterfall.—
Gavin Feek,
Outside Online,
13 Jan. 2025
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As winter rolls on, Gaza slips deeper into despair.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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As part of their Holiday Collection, there are Cozy Essentials filled with at-home attire like jogging pants, frilly long sleeve shirts, cami slips, henley shirts, scoop tanks and more.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Checking cameras too often only adds pressure and diminishes the quality of a hunting area.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025
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The decline directly relates to inflation, which diminishes the value of money, requiring consumers to spend more dollars to maintain their standard of living.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Stan Bowman Bowman arrived after the draft (late July) in 2024 and it’s generally agreed his regime began with the St. Louis Blues’ offer sheets to Broberg and Holloway, followed by the trade cascade that followed.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The signs sit at ground level or hang just overhead and flood the park with a cascade of soft and juicy light.—
Roger Naylor,
The Arizona Republic,
1 Jan. 2025
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One in the west shines exceptionally brightly as the sky darkens, but then disappears.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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When her roommate Elizabeth disappears on Sade’s first night, rumors begin to fester—until the popular girls, known as the Unholy Trinity, take Sade under their wing.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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