as in decrease
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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as in to curve
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 falloff
Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
The falloff became more pronounced after Mr. Biden implemented stricter rules in June that significantly curtailed the ability of migrants to claim asylum after entering the United States illegally.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 25 Jan. 2025
Kingsbury’s offenses in Arizona were notorious for falling off after the midpoint of the season, and there were signs of that happening again with the Commanders.
—Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
While the falloff in the number of 18-year-olds has been largely discussed in terms of its effects on colleges and students, the implications are much broader, however.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
The falloff became more pronounced after Mr. Biden implemented stricter rules in June that significantly curtailed the ability of migrants to claim asylum after entering the United States illegally.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Rain will likely still be falling off and on through Sunday morning and into the afternoon.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 25 Jan. 2025
Kingsbury’s offenses in Arizona were notorious for falling off after the midpoint of the season, and there were signs of that happening again with the Commanders.
—Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for falloff
Noun
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The former saw sales fall 4.6 percent, while the latter saw a decrease of 3 percent.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Moderna said the decrease was mainly due to the earlier launch of the newest iteration of its Covid shot last year, which shifted sales into the third quarter.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The river eventually curves and disappears into the distance.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Feb. 2025
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The long hood curves back to a glass bubble that mimics a fighter jet cockpit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That figure, according to the bureau, includes monetary compensation, principal reductions, canceled debts and other consumer relief.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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As the political landscape shifts with a Trump-Musk administration, one of the most immediate and profound impacts will be a reduction in government waste.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Mike Scott, interim fire chief, had expressed concern over the decline in volunteerism back in February at the Shakopee City Council meeting that revealed the report’s findings.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Super Bowl does come amid a sharp decline in murders in the city since peaking in late 2022.—
Jason Morris,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But on the third drop, the steel plates of what looked like a submarine flashed into view.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some states have experienced drops at the pumps, while in others, the cost of gas has increased.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Feb. 2025
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Photos often show the exact device, including any scratches, dents or screen damage.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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First things first: acne scars are a combination of pigmentation left over from inflammation and the dents in the skin left behind after acne breakouts.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Falloff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falloff. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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