Synonyms of drop
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as in to throw 
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as in to plunge
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as in to stop
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as in to abandon
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as in to fall
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as in to cancel
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as in to produce
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as in to down
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as in to lose
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as in to drip
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as in to pay
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as in to mention
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as in to reduce
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as in to die
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as in bead
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as in depth
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as in dip
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as in decrease
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as in advantage
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as in to throw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
I dropped the fly ball drop the anchor
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as in to plunge
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
although they start out high, prices for home electronics eventually drop
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as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
drop what you're doing and come here
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as in to abandon
to stop doing (something) permanently
isn't it time you dropped that smoking habit and spent your money on better things?
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as in to fall
to lead or extend downward
the cable car tracks can drop suddenly, so be sure to hang onto something
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as in to cancel
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
drop that plan in favor of another
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as in to produce
to bring forth from the womb
the cow dropped her calf early this morning
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as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
dropped the would-be mugger in his tracks with a single well-aimed blow
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as in to lose
to fail to win, gain, or obtain
the local hockey team has dropped two out of the last three contests
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as in to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
the cold glass dropped condensation
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as in to pay
to hand over or use up in payment
I dropped $50 on these shoes
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as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
he would ever so "casually" drop the names of celebrities he knew personally
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as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
with these icy road conditions, drivers should be dropping their speed
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as in to die
to stop living
during the Black Death people all over Asia and Europe were dropping like flies
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as in dip
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
the sudden drop of the plane really shook up the passengers
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
a huge drop in pressure
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as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
got the drop on his opponent very early in the wrestling match
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Recent Examples of drop
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has similarly dropped into deep curtsies when meeting other sovereigns on trips abroad.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
There are clips from Last Week Tonight but also clips from classic David Letterman episodes, baseball games from the 1970s, gamers playing Fortnite and New Year’s Eve ball drops from 1956.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Earlier this year, the Washington Post reported that computer-programmer employment dropped to its lowest level since the 1980s—one profession that has been hit hardest over the past few years.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has similarly dropped into deep curtsies when meeting other sovereigns on trips abroad.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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But the rate drops are largely tied to a cooling job market.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
There are clips from Last Week Tonight but also clips from classic David Letterman episodes, baseball games from the 1970s, gamers playing Fortnite and New Year’s Eve ball drops from 1956.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop
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When laundry day rolls around, simply throw the durable topper in the laundry with the rest of your bedding for easy maintenance and tumble dry with no heat.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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And to be thrown into now this separation and exploding, blowing up her family this way.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Shares of both banks plunged by double digits on Thursday, while the broader regional banking industry suffered its worst single-day loss since April.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Starmer premiership has, in just 14 months, plunged to lower levels of support than any other government at mid term.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
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Wearing a floor-length brown double-breasted coat featuring buttons that stopped at her waist, the attire created a sultry thigh-high slit that allowed Jolie's leg to peek through.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Studies in animals and reports from people show that the side effects of this drug can continue even after someone stops taking it.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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As well as finding comfort on arrival, Smith is determined that those who move on do not feel abandoned.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The novel can get busy—Taylor introduces each of Wyeth’s studio mates in the first chapter, then all but abandons half of them to squeeze in more significant characters—but there’s a warmth in the overcrowding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On a shotgun snap, a handoff slipped out of Bo Nix’s hands, the quarterback falling on it for a loss of four.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Our 10 favorite Amazon fall fashion staples start at just $10 right now.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The brand canceled the show indefinitely in 2019 amid controversy surrounding representation and inclusivity.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, some Wyandotte residents have tried to get the government to delay or cancel its tax sales, which usually happen twice a year, to prevent people who have struggled to pay sky-rocketing property tax bills from losing their family homes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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There are videos flying around, with or without context; the US government is producing some, promoting others from random X accounts.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Midway through the fourth quarter, the 49ers produced a fourth-down stop from their own 35-yard line.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Then there's the mental hurdle of downing a glass of brown or yellow liquid.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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The junior running back rushed for a pair of touchdowns and caught another as his team recovered a fumble and recorded three interceptions en route to downing crosstown rival East Ridge 23-15 at TCO Stadium in Eagan.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Drop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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