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as in throws
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
I dropped the fly ball drop the anchor
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as in plunges
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 stops
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 abandons
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 falls
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 cancels
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
drop that plan in favor of another
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as in produces
to bring forth from the womb
the cow dropped her calf early this morning
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as in downs
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 loses
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 drips
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
the cold glass dropped condensation
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as in pays
to hand over or use up in payment
I dropped $50 on these shoes
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as in mentions
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 reduces
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 dies
to stop living
during the Black Death people all over Asia and Europe were dropping like flies
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as in dips
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 decreases
the amount by which something is lessened
a huge drop in pressure
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as in advantages
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 drops
Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Kelce also described the ripple effect once someone drops the pregnancy question in a social setting.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Next up is Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, which drops June 12.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
After that, one new episode drops weekly.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges as part of a plea agreement that drops the original stalking charges.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The series premiere drops Wednesday, March 11.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
There’s a small black snake that lies on limbs over the streams and drops into the water at the first sign of danger.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The plan drops long-standing energy intensity targets, reflecting a shift toward measuring climate progress based directly on emissions.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
People were roasting it with the kind of energy usually reserved for Satisfy drops and minimalist shoe discourse.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Meymuni Cafe has become a popular stop before and after protests, with Ferdowsi welcoming customers with drops of relaxing lavender oil for their hands and free snacks.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Dehydration, sugar spikes and drops, caffeine effects, and poor sleep can all leave you feeling more tired afterward.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Local businesses report winter revenue drops of up to 40%.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
In the biggest moves since 1977, oil surged an average of 63% over a year, compared with the commodity’s largest one-year drops, which averaged 35% over 12 months.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
An entire YouTube genre is devoted to helping viewers game out Labubu drops.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
The most notable drops would likely be in Arizona, Florida, New York and Texas.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
If, over the same holding period, the same investor missed the 10 days with the highest returns, the total drops 54% to about $103,000.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Kelce also described the ripple effect once someone drops the pregnancy question in a social setting.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Next up is Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, which drops June 12.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
After that, one new episode drops weekly.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges as part of a plea agreement that drops the original stalking charges.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The series premiere drops Wednesday, March 11.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
There’s a small black snake that lies on limbs over the streams and drops into the water at the first sign of danger.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The plan drops long-standing energy intensity targets, reflecting a shift toward measuring climate progress based directly on emissions.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
Allergy shots or sublingual tablets and drops can gradually desensitize the immune system and provide long-term relief.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
People were roasting it with the kind of energy usually reserved for Satisfy drops and minimalist shoe discourse.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Meymuni Cafe has become a popular stop before and after protests, with Ferdowsi welcoming customers with drops of relaxing lavender oil for their hands and free snacks.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Dehydration, sugar spikes and drops, caffeine effects, and poor sleep can all leave you feeling more tired afterward.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Local businesses report winter revenue drops of up to 40%.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
In the biggest moves since 1977, oil surged an average of 63% over a year, compared with the commodity’s largest one-year drops, which averaged 35% over 12 months.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
An entire YouTube genre is devoted to helping viewers game out Labubu drops.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
The most notable drops would likely be in Arizona, Florida, New York and Texas.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops
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Coleman fields a grounder and throws it to second, bringing up the bottom of the third.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brown responds by shoving the officer's hand down, and after the second shove, the officer throws two punches.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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When Heathcliff, a foundling, discovers that Cathy Earnshaw, the daughter of the impoverished Yorkshire lord who’s taken him in, has played a prank on him by putting eggs in his beds to be crushed, the boy plunges his fingers into the slippery puddle of yolk and albumen left behind.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Madelyn Cline is giving all the stylish WAGS who showed up at the 2026 NFL Honors a run for their money thanks to a blue Christopher Esber gown that plunges all the way to her stomach.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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This creates a temporary, dynamic obstacle that slows other molecules or stops them from moving through.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Also, back home, Lip Smacking now offers a foodie tour in San Jose – at Santana Row – which stops at four of the center’s top restaurants.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes the game simply abandons you.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Currently, Colorado supports the youngest and the oldest students enrolled in private schools through tuition vouchers or indirectly through tax incentives, but abandons them in the intervening and arguably most important years of schooling.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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Iranians also continue to argue over who should lead if the current government falls.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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The peak falls near a first-quarter moon this year, which bodes well for another bright, impressive shower this year, per the Old Farmer’s Almanac.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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If a friend cancels or a team changes venues, respond with alternate options rather than vague guilt.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement When Eun-jae disappears before the transplant, Seong-sin sends his men to kill her, but cancels the order at the last second.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Notably, the system produces hydrogen and oxygen at different times rather than simultaneously through a membrane.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the new variant, this set up produces 536 hp in most situations but ups things to 657 hp when launch control mode is engaged.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Sarah Graves gives a bit too much room and Penn downs a 3-pointeron the wing.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Drops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drops. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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