as in dead
no longer living
let's take a moment to remember our fallen comrades
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as in stumbled
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 collapsed
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city fell after weeks of merciless bombardment
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as in plunged
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 decreased
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 sunk
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 lost
to undergo defeat
not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent
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as in wandered
to commit an offense
even saints can fall
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as in died
to stop living
if their brave leader falls, the men will lose their courage
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Recent Examples of fallen
Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Be sure to pick up fallen fruits, veggies, flowers, and branches, and clean up the bird seed under feeders, too.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
The grieving brother at the funeral says the fallen soldier never had time to start his own family.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Likewise, rake and dispose of fallen leaves from infected trees and shrubs.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
The family of one of the fallen service members, Capt.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
But at the time of each service honoring a fallen veteran, the volunteers fell silent and performed the honors in sync.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Military flyovers and a laying of wreaths featuring the Buckley Space Force ADF-C Joint Color Guard also paid tribute to the fallen veterans.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Sarah Eberle’s evocative garden, featuring a monumental sleeping female figure carved from a fallen tree, has taken the top honor at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Migrant arrivals in the Canary Islands peaked in 2024 at nearly 47,000, but have fallen dramatically, with just over 2,000 people landing there in the first four months of 2026.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The Coast Guard has, as part of its criminal investigation, taken custody of the small dinghy that Brian Hooker said his wife had fallen from, the official said.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The Bahraini military urged residents to exercise caution around any unfamiliar or suspicious objects that may have fallen as a result of the attacks and to report them immediately to authorities.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
The center’s remaining tenant, the National Symphony Orchestra, has fallen behind in announcing its upcoming season of performances and its annual fundraising gala.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Artificial intelligence is transforming how companies hire, employers are scaling back traditional training programs and entry-level job postings have fallen sharply in many sectors.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Dollar General shares have fallen for three straight months and the stock is off 17% in 2025; National Vision plunged 29% in May.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Trendy Erewhon, the reigning Rolls-Royce of grocery stores, has fallen behind in rent payments for its Culver City outpost, its landlord says.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Adjective
Outside his job, Kilduff volunteered for the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting veterans, first responders and the families of fallen heroes across the country.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Be sure to pick up fallen fruits, veggies, flowers, and branches, and clean up the bird seed under feeders, too.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
The grieving brother at the funeral says the fallen soldier never had time to start his own family.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Likewise, rake and dispose of fallen leaves from infected trees and shrubs.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
The family of one of the fallen service members, Capt.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
But at the time of each service honoring a fallen veteran, the volunteers fell silent and performed the honors in sync.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Military flyovers and a laying of wreaths featuring the Buckley Space Force ADF-C Joint Color Guard also paid tribute to the fallen veterans.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Sarah Eberle’s evocative garden, featuring a monumental sleeping female figure carved from a fallen tree, has taken the top honor at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Verb
For the Fever, who entered the season as championship contenders, the first 10 games have fallen well short of expectations, as scrutiny continues to mount on head coach Stephanie White.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Migrant arrivals in the Canary Islands peaked in 2024 at nearly 47,000, but have fallen dramatically, with just over 2,000 people landing there in the first four months of 2026.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The Coast Guard has, as part of its criminal investigation, taken custody of the small dinghy that Brian Hooker said his wife had fallen from, the official said.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The Bahraini military urged residents to exercise caution around any unfamiliar or suspicious objects that may have fallen as a result of the attacks and to report them immediately to authorities.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
The center’s remaining tenant, the National Symphony Orchestra, has fallen behind in announcing its upcoming season of performances and its annual fundraising gala.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Artificial intelligence is transforming how companies hire, employers are scaling back traditional training programs and entry-level job postings have fallen sharply in many sectors.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Dollar General shares have fallen for three straight months and the stock is off 17% in 2025; National Vision plunged 29% in May.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Trendy Erewhon, the reigning Rolls-Royce of grocery stores, has fallen behind in rent payments for its Culver City outpost, its landlord says.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen
Adjective
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Now that the King has been dead for nearly 50 years, the impersonators have become more iconic in Vegas than the actual person.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The main purpose is to eliminate dead skin cells and create a smooth surface for the tanning formula to penetrate.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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Soto, wounded, stumbled into the Wingstop seeking help.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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During the investigation, the team unexpectedly stumbled upon a cellular pathway that blocked the virus from entering lung cells, SWNS reported.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Following the 2008 financial crisis, several of Spain’s major industries collapsed, the unemployment rate soared to 27 percent, and the banking system entered such a vicious cycle that not even the Spanish government could afford to rescue it (hence, the EU bailout).—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Revenue grew, but margins collapsed and management became chaotic.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The consumer economy, though, is flagging; pork prices have plunged amid a glut and languid spending, in a microcosm of muted demand in the country.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
31 May 2026
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Dollar General shares have fallen for three straight months and the stock is off 17% in 2025; National Vision plunged 29% in May.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Homicides have decreased by roughly 11% from this time in 2025, which ended with a 60-year low in the number of people killed; the city has also had 148 fewer people shot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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This isn’t unique to Sacramento, with Smith noting that an American Alliance of Museums survey found that 55% of museums report decreased traffic.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Giorgio Chiellini, during Italy’s group-stage match against Uruguay in 2014, was not the first opponent to have Suarez’s over-eager gnashers sunk into him (specifically on the shoulder) and this one earned Suarez a four-month ban from the sport.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Caught unprotected off the port of Saint-Nazaire, the ship was sunk by German planes, the attack lighting a resulting fuel spill.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Portland Trail Blazers took them to five games, the Minnesota Timberwolves (an ailing team) took them to six games, and the Thunder lost in seven.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Past Republican efforts to quickly override state AI laws appear to have lost momentum, setting up a complex future battle.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Alice tumbled down a rabbit hole; Lucy wandered through a wardrobe.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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That’s when a deer suddenly wandered inside.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Fallen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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