fall (to)

verb

Definition of fall (to)next
as in to begin
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall (to)
  1. begin
  2. commence
  3. start
  4. get off
  5. open
  6. set about
  7. found
Verb
  • That trial is scheduled to begin next month, but could be pushed back or canceled altogether depending on what the judge decides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Episodes of the Premier League Years, the Sky Sports show that boils down each season into two hours and is arguably the UK’s greatest cultural achievement, often begin with a montage of that season’s new arrivals.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of begin
Verb
  • The project commenced with a simple analog instrument panel clock.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After a study to map its sprawling network of rooms commenced in 2022, a nuclear bunker in northern Italy will transform into a Cold War museum scheduled to open in part next year.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of commence
Verb
  • Willy Adames and Rafael Devers singled to start the fourth against Melton, putting runners at the corners.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • However, consuming large amounts—such as those used in studies where up to 1/2 cup was consumed daily—can start to weaken and damage tooth enamel.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of start
Verb
  • Surprisingly, though, Oscar’s the one who gets off scot-free, while Zach and Izzy draw three accusations apiece.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the controversial trade led to Nelson’s own departure from the Warriors only a few months later after the team got off to a miserable 14-31 start in 1994-95.
    — Carl Steward, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of get off
Verb
  • The show’s cast and crew stopped by San Diego Comic-Con in July to release the first few minutes of Season 3, which opened with Thalia Grace battling a monster.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Melanie Barcenas opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a left-footed shot from distance for the Wave (10-7-3).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of open
Verb
  • Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.
    — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • As the team set about their usual high-performance recovery routines, blending active recovery, massages and refueling, a group of USMNT players partook in a different form of relaxation altogether.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of set about
Verb
  • Wondermind, which was co-founded by Gomez; her mother, Mandy Teefey; and Daniella Pierson in November 2021, touts mental fitness practices and tools.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And now there are full-size mowers that can take on acres of grass, as a result of the technology being developed by companies like Kress, an electric motor company founded in the late 1920s.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of found
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“Fall (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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