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
Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The nearly 300-mile trek from Atlanta was pivotal in showing the Confederacy was falling apart as Sherman’s troops gutted much of the key slave state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Companies that fail to do so risk falling behind as consumers, investors, and regulators demand higher standards.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Dominoes will keep falling, whether DeSantis goes or stays.
—Steve Bousquet, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
During late Tuesday through Wednesday, travel could become difficult and visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But, on Saturday, the Bills posted a video showing multiple snow removal vehicles inside and outside the stadium, with heavy snow still falling.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Cooperstown, New York Cooperstown is best known as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but when the snow starts falling, this family-friendly New York vacation destination gets all dressed up for the holiday season.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
And overly expensive housing could have major negative effects on the city’s economy and population, with the burdens falling most heavily on low-income people.
—Richard McGahey, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Digitalization Is Not Really Optional Anymore With rising expectations around sustainability and resource management, sticking with old systems can put any business at risk of falling behind.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The nearly 300-mile trek from Atlanta was pivotal in showing the Confederacy was falling apart as Sherman’s troops gutted much of the key slave state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Companies that fail to do so risk falling behind as consumers, investors, and regulators demand higher standards.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Dominoes will keep falling, whether DeSantis goes or stays.
—Steve Bousquet, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
During late Tuesday through Wednesday, travel could become difficult and visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But, on Saturday, the Bills posted a video showing multiple snow removal vehicles inside and outside the stadium, with heavy snow still falling.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Cooperstown, New York Cooperstown is best known as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but when the snow starts falling, this family-friendly New York vacation destination gets all dressed up for the holiday season.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
And overly expensive housing could have major negative effects on the city’s economy and population, with the burdens falling most heavily on low-income people.
—Richard McGahey, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falling
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The scene is played for comedy, of course, as well as an opportunity to demonstrate that the upstanding Rick is still capable of succumbing to an ethical lapse.Adam B. Vary, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Commenters on Reddit were quick to voice their opinions, many applauding the man for standing his ground and not succumbing to his ex's demands.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ariana Grande Grande wore a plunging black-and-white tweed minidress over sheer black tights.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon has all sorts of one-piece styles to choose from—including dreamy, detailed teddies and lace babydoll chemises, as well as plunging bodysuits with bold mesh cut-outs.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fuchs put a prankish spin on the descending octaves that tootle above the reprise of the symphony’s solemn opening.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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One is climbing, struggling with every step; the other, who is descending, moves freely and proudly.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Monarchs haven’t come close to losing all season thanks to a dominating defense and an offense that relies on running back Jordon Davison and quarterback Dash Beierly, who are committed to Oregon and Washington, respectively.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jones has been fighting to avoid losing his X account again, fearing it would be sold as part of his bankruptcy estate.Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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The owner, from Pennsylvania, shared several incriminating pictures of her chihuahua and Jack Russell mix, named Leia, holding pieces of bread in her mouth after wandering into the neighbor's yard.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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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
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People around the world have been dying to see how this one ends.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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The shooter approached from behind, opened fire, and left the Chief Executive of UnitedHealthcare dying on a Manhattan sidewalk.ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Brain rot is thus a strikingly capacious term, enfolding the psychological and cognitive decay wrought by screen addiction, the bacteria-like content that feeds the addiction, and the argot of a generation for whom much of this content is made.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the early to mid 20th century, older adults quite commonly developed such severe dental decay, necessitating complete dental extractions followed by dentures by the 7th or 8th decades of life.Nina Shapiro, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Instead, it's recommended to hang Christmas lights using a ladder to reduce the risk of accidentally slipping, tripping, or falling from the roof.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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The difference, however, is that Moscow is trying to sustain a costly offensive in pursuit of goals that keep slipping farther into the future.David Axe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Falling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falling. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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