Synonyms of fall
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as in to stumble 
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as in to succumb
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as in to plunge
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as in to decrease
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as in to descend
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as in to lose
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as in to trespass
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as in to die
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as in to begin
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as in tumble
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as in decline
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as in demise
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as in drop
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as in decrease
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as in waterfall
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as in downhill
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as in to stumble
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 to succumb
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city fell after weeks of merciless bombardment
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as in to plunge
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 to decrease
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 to descend
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 to lose
to undergo defeat
not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent
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as in to die
to stop living
if their brave leader falls, the men will lose their courage
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as in decline
a change to a lower state or level
last night's record fall in temperature was a sure sign that winter's coming, like it or not
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as in demise
a loss of status
being sent back to the minor leagues was quite a fall for the once-promising pitcher
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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
panicked during his first unassisted fall when his parachute's rip cord didn't respond to the first tug
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
that year the fall in prices was 10 cents for a gallon of regular gas
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as in downhill
a downward slope
the sharp fall of the land sends rivers rushing to the seas
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor
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Recent Examples of fall
Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
This ’90s attempt at the character fell flat, however, coming across as a halfhearted attempt at a Mission: Impossible–type series with wonderful masks but no personality of its own.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
These surges typically begin in late summer or early fall.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the evening, and sometimes even earlier in the afternoon, thermals fall.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
This ’90s attempt at the character fell flat, however, coming across as a halfhearted attempt at a Mission: Impossible–type series with wonderful masks but no personality of its own.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The two-guest home, complete with a full kitchen, is surrounded by the charming Cady Hill Forest, home to over 11 miles of trails—and a profusion of color when the leaves change each fall.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
These surges typically begin in late summer or early fall.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall
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The fall came less than a month after Olivia Rodrigo took a jarring tumble through the stage during her Guts show in Melbourne — though her fall was at the Rod Laver Arena.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Bananas is the first to take the tumble into the water, undoubtedly bruising his gladiator-size ego.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
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Shares in Hugo Boss closed 4.3% lower after the company posted a better-than-expected operating profit in the third quarter but flagged declines in the Asia-Pacific region linked to weakness in China.Karen Gilchrist,Sophie Kiderlin,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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So far, London has experienced a bit of a slump in the luxury real estate market in 2024 with a decline in high-end deals.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Historically, the demise of down-ballot candidates rarely drag down the affiliated party’s presidential candidate, CNN notes.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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How did Marvel brass initially react to Agatha’s demise?Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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But smart shoppers know that the early bird gets the worm, and many of our favorite brands and products are already seeing surprising price drops before the big day, just like Asus who produce a staggering array of PCs and peripherals that our PCMag reviewers tend to rate highly.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ballot drop boxes and vote centers are open until 8 p.m. today.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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This decrease is attributed to a reduction in transactions at existing centers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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By 2050, Tanzania may experience significant drought and more intense flooding, which could lead to a widespread decrease in agriculture and a lowering of the gross domestic product by up to 18 percent.New York Times, New York Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Six world-class interior designers were given a blank canvas to create their interiors, and the results are strikingly different, from Luca Dini’s waterfall through the superyacht’s two-level beach club to the large picture windows on the interior salon by Francois Zuretti.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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This waterfall hike, a rarity for the area, winds along the park boundary.Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to a new liner and snugger fit, the 4-Quattro Pro was the best downhill performer in our test.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The motor will kick in to help push up hills, or hold back on downhills to save parents’ backs.Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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There were no obvious stumbles, gaffes or other moments when things went awry — although President Biden added his own complication during a separate video call.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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Therefore, a stock price stumble can quickly undermine the enthusiasm and cause the uptrend to reverse.John S. Tobey, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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