falls

[fawlz] / fɔlz /

NOUN

cascade

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avalanche deluge outpouring torrent waterfall

STRONG

cataract chute flood force fountain precipitation rapids shower spout watercourse

WEAK

downrush

Example Sentences

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Also read: Nvidia delivers upbeat outlook, boosts dividend, but the stock falls.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Culture now falls under the remit of Education Secretary McAllan.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Glencore falls 2.4%, Anglo American is down 2.4% and Rio Tinto falls 2%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

As a result, it falls into the cracks among energy regulators.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“That’s a lot of kids,” Naomi says, and then falls silent.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan