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 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 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
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
The Bangtan Boys will also drop a pair of Netflix specials, beginning with the group’s first live show in three years, which will stream on the day after the LP’s release.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Some 21% were undecided, a 10-point drop from the previous Emerson poll conducted in December.
—Lia Russell
february 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Verb
If a colleague drops a project on your desk, ask for a deadline and confirm what success looks like before accepting.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
The Bangtan Boys will also drop a pair of Netflix specials, beginning with the group’s first live show in three years, which will stream on the day after the LP’s release.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
The latest drop includes a restock of The Gray.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Some 21% were undecided, a 10-point drop from the previous Emerson poll conducted in December.
—Lia Russell
february 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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The swirling, whirling mass approaches like a steam train, picking up thousands of tons of matter on its descent, throwing clouds of snow into the air as its gathers speeds of up to 130 kph (80 mph).—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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With just 12 seconds remaining, Oregon threw the ball into its star big man, Nate Bittle, down low.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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But since then, Reuters recently reported, cocoa prices have plunged by 70 percent due to falling demand and because candy makers have developed alternatives to chocolate.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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Since October last year, Russia has intensified its drone and missile attacks on the Ukrainian energy system, knocking out electricity and heat and plunging millions of Ukrainians into long blackouts during bitterly cold winter temperatures.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Venezuela - once Cuba's top supplier - effectively stopped sending shipments in mid-December.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The government also stopped collecting and reporting crucial survey findings on transgender students — data that have shown higher rates of depression, drug use, bullying and other problems.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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All three figures were once associated with the regime’s internal movement for incremental reform; all three long ago abandoned that stance to advocate the wholesale transformation of the system instead.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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Despite the relatively recent creation of the Government Oversight Committee, the legislature has largely abandoned its oversight role.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Tigers, particularly Mark Mitchell, put in a strong effort but fell short in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in a 94-86 loss.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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Pielmeier expects the conditions to subside in much of Switzerland over the course of next week, once the new snow has stabilized, except in the south of the country where less snow has fallen.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara airports have been diverted or canceled by major airlines, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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In a statement shared on social media, the Broadway League announced that while all matinees will continue as scheduled, evening performances have been canceled.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Paiza Collection’s 160 butlers go through an extensive training program, and what that produces isn’t just robotic precision but also a culture of genuinely warm hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Our bodies naturally produce glutathione and optimal levels can be maintained through diet and lifestyle factors.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Over the past several days, Southern California has been hit with a series of storms that have caused flooding, downed trees and power outages.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Drop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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