FALLS (TO) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

falls (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of fall (to)

as in begins

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 second moves to a restaurant for breakfast or lunch—and that’s where the real assessment begins.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 July 2026
As attention begins to shift from rescue to reconstruction, the country’s engineering community is mobilizing to assess thousands of damaged structures.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

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As the offseason commences, the Sixers are comprised pretty much of their top four and spare parts.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 23 June 2026
For borrowers looking to purchase a home or refinance their current one in this climate, however, there are also some strategic moves worth considering now, before the Fed's June meeting even commences.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 June 2026

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Success starts with team-first mentality For veteran summer league player Sion James, the habits the Hornets are trying to establish go beyond basketball strategy.

— Amari Riley, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Annie immediately starts asking questions in the clip when her grandfather’s will reveals land in Canada, but her father doesn’t answer beyond the bare minimum.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026

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Episode three opens with Daemon and Caraxes, flanked by Ulf on Silverwing and Hugh on Vermithor, meeting Lord Ormund Hightower’s host in an open field.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
On Sundays, Kenyon opens the gates of his homestead to kids from Cherbourg, and anyone else who wants to ride bulls.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

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