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
Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
As reported in The Hill, battery storage has fallen more than 90% in about a decade, based on data from the International Energy Agency, which says declines will drive the transition to renewable energy.
—Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In this science-fiction satire, a domestic robot wandering through a world where everything has fallen apart just wants to find a human to serve but keeps meeting with chaos, disaster and confusion.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The internet has fallen head-over-heels for a dog who discovered the joy of advent calendars—and the pain of only getting one treat a day.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Syria’s second-largest city Aleppo has fallen from government control for the first time since the country’s conflict began more than a decade ago, a war monitor said Sunday, after a surprise advance by rebels.
—Afp, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
In each of those six losses, USC had fallen short in some form or fashion.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Stock in the Tinder parent has fallen more than 10% in 2024.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 1 Dec. 2024
But before that, the Gunners had drawn 1-1 with arch-rival Chelsea, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring in that outing, and fallen 1-0 against Newcastle United.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Inflation has fallen dramatically but remains above the Fed's target rate.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
As reported in The Hill, battery storage has fallen more than 90% in about a decade, based on data from the International Energy Agency, which says declines will drive the transition to renewable energy.
—Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In this science-fiction satire, a domestic robot wandering through a world where everything has fallen apart just wants to find a human to serve but keeps meeting with chaos, disaster and confusion.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The internet has fallen head-over-heels for a dog who discovered the joy of advent calendars—and the pain of only getting one treat a day.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Syria’s second-largest city Aleppo has fallen from government control for the first time since the country’s conflict began more than a decade ago, a war monitor said Sunday, after a surprise advance by rebels.
—Afp, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
In each of those six losses, USC had fallen short in some form or fashion.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Stock in the Tinder parent has fallen more than 10% in 2024.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 1 Dec. 2024
But before that, the Gunners had drawn 1-1 with arch-rival Chelsea, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring in that outing, and fallen 1-0 against Newcastle United.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen
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The Russell Wilson experiment in Denver was such a failure that he was eventually cut from the team, despite the financial ramifications: the Broncos incurred $85 million in dead salary over the 2024 and 2025 seasons by releasing Wilson, the largest dead cap hit in league history.Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Visual evidence of dead North Koreans could also confirm the claim.David Axe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s military is temporarily seizing control of the buffer zone, saying the disengagement agreement has collapsed with the rebel takeover of Syria.Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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But times of transition are precarious, and these forces face particular risk now that the country’s government has collapsed, analysts say.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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Civilians across Syria have taken to the streets to celebrate the fall of the Assad family regime, which has governed the nation since the 1960s, and whose repressive policies helped instigate the 2011 uprising which plunged the country into civil war.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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When news of the investigation became public, the price of the company’s stock plunged, erasing nearly $25 billion in shareholder value, according to the lawsuit.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Bucks lost in last season’s semifinals to the Indiana Pacers, a memory that was fresh in the mind of Lillard.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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To make matters worse, the team also lost another defensive star in DeMarvion Overshown.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The suspect wandered around the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel.Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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One in a while, a veteran wandered or fell onto the trolley tracks and didn’t hear or chose not to hear the warning clang of the bell of an approaching train.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lipton died in 2019 at age 72 and Williams died in 2021 at age 81.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The poet and scholar, who died Monday at 81, was a gifted chronicler of the wonders and complexity of Black life—a talent buoyed by her warm, imaginative approach to both art and social change.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The two, who had worked together as a duo for 37 years when his concert took place and are both now deceased, shared a near-telepathic sense of communication on stage.George Varga, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the season later unraveled the assassination plot on his life, which was ultimately traced back to Jamie and his girlfriend, who are now both deceased.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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This week, though, could feel like you’ve been tripped by the universe.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Although quarterback Jared Goff tripped during the handoff exchange with running back David Montgomery, the Lions still managed to put Lions kicker Jake Bates in position for a 35-yard field goal attempt.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Fallen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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