as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
the falloff in sales was more than the store could weather and so its closing was inevitable
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the coastline falls off toward the north after you round the bay
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Recent Examples of falloff
Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
However, the Spurs did see a massive falloff once some of the legends retired.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
In 2021, a 31-year-old South Carolina man named Joe Cocco died after falling off the roof of his family home while trying to put up Christmas decorations.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Noun
There are limited options and the falloff in talent, should the organization choose to set both players free, could be enormous.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
However, the Spurs did see a massive falloff once some of the legends retired.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Tabloid consumption was at an all-time high when paps caught Olsen with a mint green Motorcycle bag practically falling off her shoulder.
—Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
In 2021, a 31-year-old South Carolina man named Joe Cocco died after falling off the roof of his family home while trying to put up Christmas decorations.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for falloff
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For instance, the decrease in price and even physical size of core elements like batteries, processing chips and bandwidth have allowed for the creation of devices that provide previously unfathomable experiences.Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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After 12 weeks of yoga training, questionnaires from the participants showed decreases in tension anxiety, depression, anger-hostility, fatigue, confusion, and somatization.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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Inside, a double-height foyer displaying a curving staircase leads to a high-ceilinged living room centered around a bespoke fireplace adorned with a vintage mantel by Jamb of London.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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It’s decorated in shades of wood and white, with gently curving ceilings (a little cavelike, a little nautical) and walls dotted with interesting, mismatched pieces of art.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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However, the current geopolitical situation and lessons learned from the Russian invasion of Ukraine means that this reduction must be met with maintaining or even improving the capabilities of each individual British asset.David Szondy, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
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Switzerland became the first major economy to loosen its reins on monetary policy in March, implementing four reductions this year in the battle to tame the national currency’s appreciation and declines in consumer prices.Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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The decline in childhood vaccination rates threaten herd immunity and will ultimately allow diseases that were thought to be eradicated to reappear.Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The decline may not seem like a lot, but even a small shift matters in close elections — especially in battleground states with large union memberships, such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Pinecone Drop is one of Arizona's many variations on the traditional ball drop to ring in the new year; Prescott drops a boot and Yuma used to drop a head of lettuce.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Start off with a small amount—only a few drops—and slowly increase the amount if desired.Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Despite the enthusiasm, modular companies have yet to establish significant pipelines of projects, and few are constructing the large apartment complexes that might put a dent in the housing shortage.Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
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Precipitation in West Virginia helped put a dent in the state's worst drought in at least two decades and boosted ski resorts preparing to open their slopes in the weeks ahead.CBS News, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Falloff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falloff. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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