falling (to)

verb

Definition of falling (to)next
present participle of fall (to)
as in beginning
to take the first step in (a process or course of action) after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for falling (to)
  1. beginning
  2. starting
  3. opening
Verb
  • The country’s senate in Prague today passed a number of amendments that will make top-line changes to the Audiovisual Act beginning in January.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The revitalizing coastal retreats - H3 Island Healthy Getaways - available beginning in January focus on beachside wellness and self-care.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginning
Verb
  • There are snacky boxes (starting at $50) focused on Chicago-local products, tinned fish or chocolates.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Wusthof’s line of Chef Knives (starting at $100) are beefy and sturdy.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of starting
Verb
  • Air out your home by opening the windows to let in fresh air.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Kim Kardashian is ending the year on a high note, opening the first flagship in New York City for her rapidly expanding Skims brand, on Fifth Avenue in the heart of midtown.
    Booth Moore, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of opening
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Thesaurus Entries Near falling (to)

fallings-out

falling (to)

fall in with

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“Falling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falling%20%28to%29. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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