Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-fall
Noun
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In the next slide, the two pals posed for a gym selfie.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025 -
During a February sell-off for fintech stocks, Block plunged almost 30%, its steepest decline since 2022, alongside drops of 20% or more for PayPal and Coinbase and a 9% slide in shares of SoFi.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Marvell shares plummeted 20% on Thursday, their steepest slump since 2001, after guidance fell short of some elevated estimates.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nonetheless, the disappearance was ruled as a tragic accident under the assumption that the Martins’ car had accidentally plummeted into the river from the Cascade Locks parking lot.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, their dive supervisor, Craig Frederick, was in the diving bell managing their tethers (a.k.a.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The forecast initially turned negative, to -1.5%, on Friday after factoring in the dive in consumer spending that was reported in January’s Personal Consumption Expenditures report released that day.—
Elisabeth Buchwald and Matt Egan,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Russia appears to be pushing Iran toward diplomacy for fear of losing a key partner to a potential wider war that would plunge the region into even deeper chaos and further hamper Russian interests.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
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
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Nvidia, which has become one of the market’s most influential stocks, rose 3.9% after its 8.5% tumble Thursday and was the strongest force lifting the S&P 500.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Tip 2: Since the V14 is equipped to be ridden off-road, starting out on a grassy soccer pitch makes the early tumbles much more manageable.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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More often, husbands or wives or children collapse in tears when the cremains are found.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Scanner reports also said a part of a warehouse structure collapsed in the 2500 block of Texas 121 in Lewisville, and roof damage was reported at a warehouse in the 900 block of South Airport Drive in McKinney.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2025
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