Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-fall
Noun
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Here are highlights from Day 4 of the Berlin Film Festival: Analysts at Ampere declare Peak TV to be over, documenting the 25% slide in global series commissions since 2022.—
William Earl,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025 -
In one image, the King could be seen giving his newborn granddaughter a kiss on the forehead as she was bundled up, with Queen Rania holding her up lovingly in another slide.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Bruins, who missed the NCAA Tournament the past two years and plummeted to a shocking 9-21 record in the final season of the Pac-12, are 6-1 after winning two of three at the Kleberg Bank College Classic in Corpus Christi, Texas, over the weekend.—
Mitch Light,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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When your stress finally dissipates, the amount of cortisol in your body will then plummet, bringing down progesterone levels and triggering your period, says Dr. Whitmore.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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During the dives, researchers noticed some zoantharians that looked like unusual yellow cluster anemones.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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Our final data dive focused on the role the departing Mountain West schools played in the conference’s total viewership.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For the premiere of the Netflix comedy series on Feb. 13, Eram styled Hudson in a shimmering gold Roberto Cavalli couture gown with a flowing train and plunging neckline.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the gripping series, Mullen faces a complex but all-too-realistic cyberattack that plunges the world into chaos.—
Ally Neagen,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With the win the Wolves (32-27) snap a two-game skid and, more importantly, inch closer to the LA Clippers for the sixth spot in the Western Conference standings.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Read Next Miami Heat Heat holds on for overtime road win over Raptors to snap four-game skid.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On the final point, Hartnett in recent weeks has been warning of a slowdown in the nation’s capital precipitated by Trump ’s efforts to slash the size of government.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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This mood of uncertainty, precipitated by a flurry of executive orders, remains palpable among a variety of constituents.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And yet, even though this one wasn’t as flashy, Preece said this wreck was scarier than his previous tumble.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2025
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There was a scary one in 2020, with Ryan Newman’s terrifying tumble that nearly killed him on the final lap of the race.—
Mark Long,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Officials evacuated the area out of an abundance of caution, stating that if the sinkhole continued to grow, collapsing streets and structures could lead to an explosion if pipes burst.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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The roof and walls of the institute have collapsed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Free-fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-fall. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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