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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This stuff falls apart at the 25th hour and everybody accuses everybody because it’s a private company.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

He does it so well because it just falls underneath the bar.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

She rests her head against me and falls asleep.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko