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as in stumbles
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 succumbs
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city fell after weeks of merciless bombardment
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as in plunges
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 decreases
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 descends
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 loses
to undergo defeat
not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent
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as in wanders
to commit an offense
even saints can fall
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as in dies
to stop living
if their brave leader falls, the men will lose their courage
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Recent Examples of falls
Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The hybrid formula falls somewhere between an emulsion and a stain with a delightfully hydrating feel.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Shop our top picks below and check back soon—we’re betting more great deals will drop between now and Cyber Monday (which falls on December 2 this year).
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
And that falls on coaching and critical errors when the team hasn’t been up to the moment at the end of the game.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
However, its range falls a little behind the competition.
—James Morris, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—falls on November 29 this year.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
Indiana falls outside the southern extent of where auroras could appear early Thursday evening, according to NOAA, but — weather permitting — Hoosiers might have better luck late Thursday into early Friday morning to witness the northern lights.
—Eric Lagatta, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
Yes, along with the sunshine, some rain also falls.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The hybrid formula falls somewhere between an emulsion and a stain with a delightfully hydrating feel.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Shop our top picks below and check back soon—we’re betting more great deals will drop between now and Cyber Monday (which falls on December 2 this year).
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
And that falls on coaching and critical errors when the team hasn’t been up to the moment at the end of the game.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
However, its range falls a little behind the competition.
—James Morris, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—falls on November 29 this year.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
Indiana falls outside the southern extent of where auroras could appear early Thursday evening, according to NOAA, but — weather permitting — Hoosiers might have better luck late Thursday into early Friday morning to witness the northern lights.
—Eric Lagatta, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
Yes, along with the sunshine, some rain also falls.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
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But, be mindful that the rate at which the Christmas cactus loses water will change throughout the year and depending on the environment where it's planted.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Instead, when a certain vendor isn’t working out or loses pace with a company over time, customers should be able to replace them without having to uproot their entire tech stack.Jeppe Rindom, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The mind wanders but doesn’t ask too many questions.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
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If your mind wanders, acknowledge it, then nudge yourself to return to listening.Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
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When his grandmother dies, the 12-year-old must return to live with his estranged family.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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And when the insured person dies, all of the policy value goes to the beneficiaries tax-free.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Designed to promote wellness and intentional living principles, the home’s spa retreat offers contrast therapy with a cold plunge and sauna, an alfresco meditation spot, a Zen garden, and serene walking trails amid tranquil waterfalls and a turtle pond.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
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Nicknamed the Emerald Isle, Ireland is famed for its lush, emerald landscapes, from the towering Cliffs of Moher to the rugged mountains, sparkling lakes, and cascading waterfalls of Killarney National Park.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Iran’s footprint fades into near-irrelevance, and Russia’s once-firm hand slips into strategic ambiguity.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Posen slips a pincushion onto his forearm.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 2 diminishes that commitment.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In fact, these two grains will likely spike at some point as supply diminishes and demand remains steady.Brett Owens, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Fires Creek Falls offers a recreation area equipped with picnic tables, grills, and of course the namesake cascades.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Speaking at the International Institute for Strategic Studies' Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, Grossi cautioned that Iran had started activating cascades of advanced IR-6 centrifuges, which could significantly accelerate the enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade levels.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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So Far The series turns on a Sri-Lankan woman who arrives in a small Icelandic outpost and then suddenly disappears.Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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The pain usually disappears after about 10 minutes of rest but can return with movement.Laura Schober, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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