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
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2025
The original justification for dropping HBO from HBO Max was to signal a something-for-everyone content cornucopia.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 14 May 2025
Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
There's no evidence whatsoever that was a single drop of blood on Alex Murdoch.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
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Verb
Defense: ‘Two people, two weapons’ Since last month’s hearing in the high-profile case, Hippler has made several consequential evidence rulings, and two others over whether to drop the death penalty as a sentencing option.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2025
The original justification for dropping HBO from HBO Max was to signal a something-for-everyone content cornucopia.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 14 May 2025
Noun
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index is down 11% this year, compared to the 3.7% drop of the S&P 500.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
There's no evidence whatsoever that was a single drop of blood on Alex Murdoch.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop
Verb
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The left-hander threw 50 of 85 pitches for strikes.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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In his first start at Fenway since the trade, Sale allowed one run on five hits and two walks striking out eight over seven innings, throwing 99 pitches, 67 for strikes.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Chinese exports plunge as U.S. retailers cancel orders over tariffs Trump announces trade deal with U.K.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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The bodice of the long-sleeve jacket with a plunging neckline featured encrusted jeweled elements throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
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One day, a man named Harold McPherson stopped to answer her, and not long after, the two married.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Parts of the river so choked by weed that boat traffic was stopped were clear within days.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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When Lollapalooza first announced that Olivia and Sabrina Carpenter were headlining this summer (along with Tyler, the Creator and Rüfüs Du Soul), with Abrams also in a top slot, there was the predictable gnashing of teeth that Lollapalooza is abandoning its precious rock heritage.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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President mulls joining Russia-Ukraine peace talks, expects ceasefire With Russian forces now in control of close to a fifth of Ukraine, Putin has held fast to his longstanding demands for Kyiv to cede territory, abandon its NATO membership ambitions and become a neutral country.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Without employer pensions or consistent guidance, more of the retirement burden falls squarely on individuals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Bonds fell too, with the 10-year yield rising 3 basis points to 6.38%, though further declines were limited by debt purchases by the monetary authority.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Verb
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But this sort of work would require close collaboration with Chinese researchers, at just the time when those collaborations are being scrutinized or canceled.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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Panama's comptroller general and attorney general are now seeking to cancel CK Hutchison's concessions to its two Canal Zone ports.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The maker produced glassware throughout the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, offering everything from highballs to serving pieces.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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Often, knockout competition can produce the ‘wrong’ winners, but this World Cup was decided by a league table, which tends to favour the better sides on paper, and Brazil still couldn’t get over the line.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The town of London, 75 miles south of Lexington, was devastated − with entire neighborhoods razed with homes reduced to rubble, downed power lines and cars flipped and strewn onto yards.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Russian forces have downed 75 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours, TASS, a Russian state news agency, reported Sunday, citing Russia’s defense ministry.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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“Drop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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