as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
my interest in photography has dropped off over the years
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
the drop-off in movie attendance was the greatest in more than a decade
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Recent Examples of drop (off)
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The hotel's complimentary guest transportation service offers drop-off at nearby hiking trails and attractions.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The space is meant to simulate high-traffic areas in real life, such as the three-way intersection between the school and the adjoining Roll Hill neighborhood, which can get busy during pickup and drop-off.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
The main driver of the drop-off is the plunge in reality TV shooting, which saw just 649 shoot days — a sharp retreat (67 percent) from the five-year average.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Her schedule included school drop-offs, a long drive to her daughter’s doctor’s appointment, returns from back-to-school shopping, volleyball practice, a farewell playdate, a PTO fundraiser dinner and, finally, soccer coaching for her youngest.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The hotel's complimentary guest transportation service offers drop-off at nearby hiking trails and attractions.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The space is meant to simulate high-traffic areas in real life, such as the three-way intersection between the school and the adjoining Roll Hill neighborhood, which can get busy during pickup and drop-off.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
The main driver of the drop-off is the plunge in reality TV shooting, which saw just 649 shoot days — a sharp retreat (67 percent) from the five-year average.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop (off)
Verb
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Though the number of uninsured motorist was decreasing during the 2010s, the COVID-19 pandemic reversed the trend, with some Americans, who were driving less often, dropping their insurance, USA TODAY reported.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the rebound numbers could decrease for Towns.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After one year, participants in all three groups saw reductions not only in their distress but in levels of hemoglobin A1C (a key indicator of blood glucose; higher levels mean worse control).—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rudolph said the tools, which are mainly used to automate session notes, to autogenerate care plans and to interpret lab results, have resulted in a 65 percent reduction in documentation time.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bean and squash yields (as measured by weight) were reduced when intercropped with maize, while maize yields were only slightly diminished when intercropped.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Drag performance, with its abundance of wigs, campy makeup and death drops, is ready-made for Halloween.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By day 10, my entire nervous system was hijacked—every fiber of my being was at ease, and all cravings subsided.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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Their base case assumes that recovery will resume once uncertainty subsides.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That research has also linked ultraprocessed foods to health concerns like obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline and cardiovascular disease.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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These participants tended to report good physical health and strong social relationships, but their testing revealed small declines in memory and emotional awareness.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Flooring Company Owner Then there’s Jeff Epstein, 57, who runs a flooring company in Tuscon, Arizona — and says that his name has thankfully never put a dent in his business.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Softened is different from melted, because softened butter still holds its shape but dents when pressed.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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However, compared to his older stepbrothers, his net worth falls a little bit short.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Drop (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20%28off%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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