FALLING (TO) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

falling (to)

verb

present participle of fall (to)

as in beginning

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor

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The bottom line is that numerous positive technical developments are now coming together for SPOT, beginning with the daily cup-and-handle breakout.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
The winners will redesign workflows, beginning with their own product and engineering organizations, then extending that learning into customer operations.

— Ravi Nemalikanti, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginning

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The program picked four international applicants out of nearly 1,000 for a six-month fellowship commencing this month in London along with a cash prize of £10,000 ($13,480) each.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Construction is slated to begin next year, with the first Starship flights commencing in 2029.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of commencing

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From travel dresses to a lightweight sweater, here are 14 items from Quince’s Workwear Edit that would look great on you on your next flight, starting at $20.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop comfy travel outfits worth packing, with standout staples starting at just $15.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of starting

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Buechele was back-pedaling in the face of pressure before getting off a pass to Pettis, who was open along the left side of hte goal line.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
After Wheeler scored on third down, Buechele back-pedaled in the face of pressure before getting off a pass to Pettis, who was open along the left side of the goal line.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of getting off

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Where is Southwest Airlines opening its first airport lounges?

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
After its Venice premiere, the film will screen at the New York Film Festival before opening in theaters and screening on arthouse film platform Mubi later this year.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

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fallings-out

falling (to)

fall in with

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