Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of drop
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 See All Example Sentences for drop
The left-hander threw 50 of 85 pitches for strikes.
—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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.
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
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.
Without employer pensions or consistent guidance, more of the retirement burden falls squarely on individuals.
—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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.
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
Panama's comptroller general and attorney general are now seeking to cancel CK Hutchison's concessions to its two Canal Zone ports.
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
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.
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
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.
Share