FALL BEHIND Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

fall behind

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Definition of fall behind

as in delay

to move or act slowly He lost his footing and fell behind in the relay.

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Recent Examples of fall behind After sweeping the Yankees in the AL Division Series, the Rays fell behind the Guardians 0-1 and 1-2 in this series before taking three straight games. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Shifts in culture affected the appetite for all of this, and Victoria’s Secret went from being on top of the world to falling behind conversations about inclusivity and body positivity. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026 The Brewers fell behind 4-0 in the second inning after Shohei Ohtani's three-run blast, but the team never wavered. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Castillo’s game-winning 28-yard touchdown run capped off a Brackenridge comeback in which the Eagles scored 21 unanswered points after falling behind 14-0 in the third quarter. — David Dekunder, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall behind

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