Synonyms of fall
1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of fall
Chad Graff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The fallen fruit is typically ripe, but I’ve also been known to climb trees (and in one case, throw my shoe) to get the fruit to fall.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The suede finish and subtle stud detailing instantly elevate any outfit, while the warm brown tone adds a fall-ready touch.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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Verb
On the next play, Maye chucked a deep pass to Kyle Williams downfield that fell incomplete.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The fallen fruit is typically ripe, but I’ve also been known to climb trees (and in one case, throw my shoe) to get the fruit to fall.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
Tom Hanks is returning to the New York stage this fall, for the first time in over a decade.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The suede finish and subtle stud detailing instantly elevate any outfit, while the warm brown tone adds a fall-ready touch.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall
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This summer, a Florida man stumbled on a wrecked vessel while fishing with his grandson – possibly a 19th-century ship designed to carry rum.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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One day while in City Bowl, a residential neighborhood in Cape Town, Kienle Gonzalez stumbled across a 1920s Arts and Crafts home at the foot of the mountainside.—
Sophia Herring,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Due to their high metabolism and sensitive respiratory system, these small, yellow songbirds succumbed to the invisible, odorless gas much faster than humans.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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Shalanda Williams, 43, succumbed to her injuries after being transported to a local hospital, according to the MPD news release.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The model wore a pink look featuring a belted, silky one-piece with short shorts and plunging neckline.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its value against other currencies plunged about 11% over the first half of 2025, the biggest decline in more than 50 years, a Morgan Stanley report in August found.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, parlay bets are getting more complicated as time goes on, decreasing the chances of winning.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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In early January, the restuarant closed for two weeks to regroup after sales decreased by 37%.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Oct. 2025
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On a screen above the stage, a flying saucer descended—an image that still lingers in my mind.—
Joe Garcia,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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The administration understands the profound risks involved — particularly the catastrophic damage to US credibility if such an operation failed or descended into prolonged conflict.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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And even after losing Gerrit Cole to Tommy John surgery in spring training, the Yankees’ rotation finished with the fourth-best ERA in baseball.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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People are losing their jobs and millions are about to lose their health care.—
Maria Shriver,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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During the 2022 incident, an unknown person motioned toward Newton to arrest Mitchell for trespassing.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Denver7 reported that authorities had received three reports of a suspicious person trespassing on private properties along State Highway 103 this week, including two properties on Peaceful Valley Lane in Idaho Springs on Monday.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Coulson, a Miami lawyer, died unexpectedly last month.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Which is interesting, given that Lillard died in the first film.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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