as in curved
to turn away from a straight line or course
the coastline falls off toward the north after you round the bay
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Recent Examples of fell off
Grey’s Anatomy fell off the rankings for the first time since June 2023, a run of 120 weeks.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
However, his defense fell off a cliff this year as well.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Cross-border travel fell off a cliff.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
The Warriors’ offense fell off a cliff against Minnesota once he was lost for the series after Game 1.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
So, when Lia’s medical waiver fell off seemingly overnight in the fall of 2022, Joy was concerned.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
His brother William, who is not implicated in any of this, is a detective lieutenant who made $439,600 in 2023 and then fell off to a mere $407,100 last year.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
The offense, which led the league in points per possession during the regular season, fell off a cliff.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The year after celebrating hip-hop's golden anniversary in 2023, the show's annual viewership fell off a steep cliff - down nearly 50% in 2024.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
However, his defense fell off a cliff this year as well.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Cross-border travel fell off a cliff.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
The Warriors’ offense fell off a cliff against Minnesota once he was lost for the series after Game 1.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
So, when Lia’s medical waiver fell off seemingly overnight in the fall of 2022, Joy was concerned.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
His brother William, who is not implicated in any of this, is a detective lieutenant who made $439,600 in 2023 and then fell off to a mere $407,100 last year.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
The offense, which led the league in points per possession during the regular season, fell off a cliff.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The year after celebrating hip-hop's golden anniversary in 2023, the show's annual viewership fell off a steep cliff - down nearly 50% in 2024.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fell off
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Plus, the legs are curved, providing more space to stretch out.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Crafted from solid wood with a contoured seat and gently curved back, this chair combines comfort with a modern yet classic look, ideal for gatherings and everyday meals alike.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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On the opposite coast, Hurricane Melissa swept through Montego Bay, in Jamaica’s north.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Around 2016, Gilligan imagined a basis for a story in which peace and solidarity suddenly swept the globe.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont came in fourth place with 14 percent and Harris rounded out the top five with 6 percent, the poll shows.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Moore rounded out the look with Saint Laurent’s celebrity-favorite black leather Le 5 à 7 bag and oversized aviator sunglasses.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
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