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)
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
Kentucky Refugee Ministries accepts furniture and household items as long as a donation drop-off or pick-up is scheduled in advance.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
Taking passengers tests a different segment of a robotaxi system, namely the taxi part--letting riders summon cars, doing pick-up and drop-off, and providing an in-car experience and rider support.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The district plans to wait to use the Hub Stop transportation system until later in the year, which creates centralized pick-up and drop-off locations at CPS schools, allowing students to meet a bus and be taken to and from school.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for drop (off)
Noun
The talent drop-off from Thomas in recent years has been dramatic in his absence.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
Kentucky Refugee Ministries accepts furniture and household items as long as a donation drop-off or pick-up is scheduled in advance.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
Taking passengers tests a different segment of a robotaxi system, namely the taxi part--letting riders summon cars, doing pick-up and drop-off, and providing an in-car experience and rider support.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The district plans to wait to use the Hub Stop transportation system until later in the year, which creates centralized pick-up and drop-off locations at CPS schools, allowing students to meet a bus and be taken to and from school.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop (off)
Verb
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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But in the past two years, crime rates have in fact drastically decreased.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Companies that operationalize these practices report 30–40% reductions in rework—savings that directly impact margins and competitiveness.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Crime reduction was another area of focus for Strnad, who graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1999 with a police science degree.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rather than diminishing us, this should decentralize our ego.—
Dax Grant,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Try enjoying your favorite tea variety—such as black, jasmine, or green tea—with a few drops of honey for a bit of sweetness.—
Samantha Lauriello,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rates in murder and non-negligent manslaughter saw the biggest drop among the four categories, and is the lowest rate in nine years.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The furor has subsided, possibly because districts are adapting to such stringent state laws as House Bill 1467, which required districts to create a public, searchable online list of elementary school materials.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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Stewart was celebrated as a hero — and interviewed by the likes of CNN and the BBC — before interest in the story initially subsided.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The decline comes as the measles outbreak continues to grow, sickening more people than at any time since it was declared eliminated.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Disney’s entertainment division had revenue of $10.7 billion, up 1 percent, and operating income of $1 billion, down 15 percent, due to declines in the linear TV networks, offset by the growth in streaming and some improvements in content licensing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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While any revenue can help the government fiscally, tariff revenue will barely make a dent in that total.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
11 Aug. 2025
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The excerpt alleged that Fergie was able to make a dent in her debts around 1997, paying it down with the advance from her memoirs, money from her deal with WeightWatchers, six interviews with Paris Match and almost $400,000 for two children's books.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But, if wages don’t rise to match those jumps, consumer spending could fall and slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Actual speeds vary by location, and some speeds may fall below the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recommended broadband speeds of 100 Mbps. Use theFCC’s Broadband Map to find ISPs and their maximum speeds in your area.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 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 Aug. 2025.
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