FALLING OFF Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

falling off

verb

present participle of fall off

as in curving

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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straightening

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Recent Examples of falling off The Sox’s pitching plans are a daily mystery, and worries over Grant Taylor’s right arm falling off have become nightly debates in South Side bars. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026 That’s because Drew was the first one to drop in the competition, falling off the log after 15 minutes. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026 Historically, European travel spiked in summer before falling off sharply in fall and winter. — Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026 Lee said the tax cut isn't helping because tourism is falling off. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 That doesn’t mean the ability of 38-year-old Stafford appears to be falling off a cliff. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The lilac fabric featured as an overlay, with statement sleeves falling off the shoulder for a slightly dramatic edge. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 One person was airlifted to a hospital after falling off a roof in Burlington on Monday. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026 IndyStar talked to five parents about their experience fighting to restore coverage for their children in a state that leads the nation for the percentage of children falling off of Medicaid. — Marissa Meaor, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for falling off

curving

Verb

The space seamlessly flows into a dining area and a custom kitchen outfitted with curving cabinetry, stainless steel shelving, Caesarstone countertops, a contoured island, and a breakfast nook.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Designed by Behar Font & Partners, the building’s curving silhouette and glass façade evoke the slender form of a tulip blossom.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026