as in dangling
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as in weakening
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as in stumbling
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 succumbing
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city fell after weeks of merciless bombardment
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as in plunging
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 decreasing
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 descending
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 losing
to undergo defeat
not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent
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as in wandering
to commit an offense
even saints can fall
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as in dying
to stop living
if their brave leader falls, the men will lose their courage
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Recent Examples of falling
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The ants’ stunning medical abilities have the potential to help where human ones are falling short.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Shares gained more than 1% after closing the previous session as the worst performer in the S & P 500, falling around 4%.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
The Sacramento Kings have made a major organizational move after their fourth straight loss falling them to a 13-18 record.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Clearly, this only constitutes a small blip as things stand and hardly a sign everything is falling apart.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Quit rates are also falling, which is another negative indicator for job seeker confidence.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Lately, the level of trust in big luxury has been falling.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
While feedback rates are falling, the volume of customers choosing to cut spending after a bad experience is increasing, according to the study.
—Brad Anderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Governor of Smolensk Region claims that all drones were successfully shot down, and the fire was caused by falling debris.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The ants’ stunning medical abilities have the potential to help where human ones are falling short.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Shares gained more than 1% after closing the previous session as the worst performer in the S & P 500, falling around 4%.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
The Sacramento Kings have made a major organizational move after their fourth straight loss falling them to a 13-18 record.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Clearly, this only constitutes a small blip as things stand and hardly a sign everything is falling apart.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Quit rates are also falling, which is another negative indicator for job seeker confidence.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Lately, the level of trust in big luxury has been falling.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
While feedback rates are falling, the volume of customers choosing to cut spending after a bad experience is increasing, according to the study.
—Brad Anderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falling
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The church's front doors lay in pieces, succumbing to the flames and the pressure of the water.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Frey said believes Hoover slipped on the ice, fell to the ground and was unable to get back up before succumbing to harsh weather conditions.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Hwang Dong-hyuk’s Netflix sensation returned on December 26 after more than three years, plunging Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) back into the world of deadly children’s games played by desperate adults competing for money.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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The foxes then take a great leap into the air and dive nose-first, often plunging so deep into the whiteness that only their tail and hind legs stick out.Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 highest-grossing films in descending at the worldwide box office in 2024.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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From this point on, his journey becomes dreamlike, soon descending into a waking nightmare.Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Since winning the Big 12 and the Sugar Bowl in the 2021 season, the Bears had two losing seasons in a row, including a 3-9 mark last season.Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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One of the biggest injuries the team faced was losing Christian McCaffrey.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches.Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
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Claire understands where Rachel’s mind is wandering and follows her train of thought.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Estate Taxes The federal estate tax exclusion for decedents dying in 2025 will increase to $13,990,000 per person, or $27,980,000 per married couple.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Two people were stabbed at a transit station in Queens, with one of them dying, and a woman was set on fire and died on a subway car in Brooklyn.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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These economies are much more vulnerable to existential economic and environmental shocks and downward spirals of community decay than urban economies, which have built up more diversified tradable income sources over time.Tim Freeman, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
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Summary Dental fillings help maintain the structure and function of natural teeth damaged by tooth decay.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Harrison took Georgia’s second-half kickoff all the way to the end zone, slipping a tackle near the middle of the field, cutting toward the right sideline and outrunning everyone.Brett Martel, The Denver Post, 2 Jan. 2025
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By 1980, amid double-digit inflation, spiraling gas prices, and Ayatollah Khomeini’s revolution in Iran, the United States was slipping into another recession.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Falling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falling. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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