as in decreases
the amount by which something is lessened
the falloff in sales was more than the store could weather and so its closing was inevitable
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Recent Examples of falloffs
Offseason price falloffs are common in all sports, and those at the top are often among the most impacted.
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Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falloffs
Noun
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Even small decreases in cognitive functioning may be associated with a higher risk of death.—
Doug Brugge,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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All 39 have recorded enrollment decreases, based on an analysis by the California Department of Education.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Town Manager Peter Souza predicted the town council will reduce that tax increase either through spending reductions or use of fund balance or both.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even with service reductions, Vista’s parent, American Healthcare Systems, continues to owe property taxes from 2023 and 2024.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Despite Republicans being the only partisan group to rate the economy positively in the index, their economic rating dropped 15 points between March and April, larger than declines among Democrats or independents.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In five of the prior seven quarters, the company posted year-over-year declines in revenue.—
Samantha Subin,Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When online is treated as a distribution channel rather than a learning system, persistence drops, and skepticism rises.—
Ian Gibson,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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When cleaning homes with lingering pet odors, Parekh recommends applying a few drops of enzyme cleaner to the pad rather than relying solely on the Swiffer solution.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Smooth Dents and Remove Stains from Wood Wooden floors and tables can be extremely prone to dents, nicks, and stains, but an iron can be a surprisingly effective way to clear off water stains and smooth out dents.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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Check your propane level and inspect the tank for any visible dents or damage if using a gas grill.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Falloffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falloffs. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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