free-falls 1 of 2

plural of free-fall

free-falls

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of free-fall

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-falls
Noun
  • Bransten recounts meeting with David and Ralph Lauren at the time, prepared with slides.
    Tharin Pillay, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Attractions covered by admission include a Lainey Wilson corn maze, hay ride, cow and pumpkin trains, carousel, zip line, jumping pillows, obstacle course, petting farm, mechanical swings and slides, musical shows and so much more.
    Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While the filmmaker’s first nine movies were modestly budgeted — see Inherent Vice (2014) or Hard Eight (1996) — the $140 million One Battle, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, plunges Anderson into franchise-like economics.
    Peter Bart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Continue reading … DIGITAL DARKNESS – Taliban plunges Afghanistan into darkness as UN issues urgent warning.
    , FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Clear steps, porches and walkways to prevent falls.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
  • In 43% of cases, injury was caused by a direct hit by the ball, followed by falls while playing (28%), and being hit by the paddle (12%).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But what precipitates an AI winter is some definitive evidence this hype cannot be met.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The intense coddling and dysfunction within the family come to a head at the end of the show opener when a drunken Paul crashes a boat, killing his best friend’s girlfriend, Mallory (Madeline Popovich), and injuring all on board.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Send Help centers on co-workers Linda (McAdams) and Bradley (O’Brien), who find themselves as the only survivors on a deserted island after their plane crashes on the way to a company event.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The lid also helps to prevent spills or curious pets from snacking on the extra kindling.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Cleaning up spills immediately is always best, but life gets busy.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The notion that the catastrophe stems from inadequate defense spending collapses the moment the interceptors fail.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
  • When the ceiling collapses in her Montauk apartment, she’s forced to move to a bleak low-rent motel.
    Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Be sure to thoroughly clean the floors afterwards to eliminate the risk of slips or falls.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
  • To further protect it from accidental slips and bumps, the bottle sports a protective non-slip silicone sleeve, while the leak-proof stainless steel lid eliminates leaks.
    Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Free-falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-falls. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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