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
Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
In the National League, only the Diamondbacks have seen a larger falloff in their production with runners in scoring position.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
Wilmer Flores carried the team for awhile before falling off.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
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Noun
The Fashion District’s Business Improvement District, a private group of property owners in the area, said the area has seen a sharp falloff in foot traffic since the raid at Ambiance Apparel.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
In the National League, only the Diamondbacks have seen a larger falloff in their production with runners in scoring position.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Verb
Once the ribs are done, the meat should be tender, but not falling off the bone.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
Wilmer Flores carried the team for awhile before falling off.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for falloff
Noun
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This reform would help the legal system better focus on serious crimes while reducing unnecessary prosecutions, which should lead to lower prison numbers and a decrease in repeat offenses.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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That’s a decrease from last year, when local beer makers earned 38 accolades.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Enjoying an excellent day in front of a vociferous home support at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the 36-year-old found himself in a spot of bother when his tee shot at the par-four 11th curved into the rough on the right of the fairway.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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Most storms that form off Florida’s east coast tend to track north or northeast along the Atlantic, often curving away from the U.S. mainland.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
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The Bengals’ defensive changes should result in a marginal reduction in production, which moves Burrow just outside of the top three at his position.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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In 2024, the company achieved a $7/barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) breakeven reduction, and its overall breakeven sits ~$45/barrel.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Charter Communications continues to lose video and broadband customers as legacy cable giants face increasing competition from YouTube and other streaming-era competitors and the decline of traditional TV to reach and retain video viewers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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The sharpest drop comes from YouGov/CBS News polling conducted between July 16 and 18, which shows Trump's approval at just 42 percent, with 58 percent disapproving—a net rating of minus 16.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The local decline in veteran homelessness is part of a record-breaking drop across the U.S. since 2010, when the federal government began a focused effort to end homelessness among veterans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Foreign exchange variations continued to have a negative impact, leaving a 113 million Swiss franc dent in the semester.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
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To Process Surge Of Student Loan Repayment Requests The Department of Education latest status report on IDR application processing shows that administration officials and student loan servicers have made only a little dent in the backlog.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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“Falloff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falloff. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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