FALL SHORT Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

fall short

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Definition of fall short

as in collapse

to be unsuccessful The movie fell short of its viewers' expectations.

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as in come to grief

to go wrong The biography falls short by neglecting to explore the subject's faults as well as his virtues.

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Recent Examples of fall short But in documents released Monday in advance of a hearing this week where FDA advisers will weigh in on the drug, the agency said the study fell short. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 28 July 2026 State labor laws vary widely, so a model in which athletes bargain with their schools would likely fall short of creating a national standard. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Some shoes look great but fall short for all-day wear, while others offer support but sacrifice style or fit. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 Last Year As mentioned, the Los Angeles Rams made it to the NFC Championship before falling short against the Seahawks. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall short

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall short

fall flat

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Sauro, who posted a video of the debate exchange on Facebook late last week, said Leary’s Monday apology letter fell flat.

— Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 July 2026
Rebrands fall flat, bets don't land, and initiatives become a dud.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026