DROP (OFF) Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of drop (off)

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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noun

ˈdräp-ˌȯf

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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After Jaxon Wiggins, there seemed to be a rather large drop-off in talent, especially of the high-end variety. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Health policy experts said the drop-off is the clearest sign yet that the lapse of federal subsidies for ACA premiums is making insurance too expensive for many Americans, leading many households to drop their coverage. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 3 July 2026 In between dry cleaner drop-offs, use a steamer to de-wrinkle your suit. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Hardware stores — Lowe’s and Home Depot locations may offer drop-off boxes. — Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop (off)

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The Postal Service has grappled with increasing costs as mail volumes have steadily decreased for years.

— Stella Canino-Quiñones, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
Opponents of the task force note that crime was already decreasing in Memphis before the unit’s arrival.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Definition of decrease

Noun

Preliminary findings indicated a measurable reduction in particulate emissions associated with contrail formation when the G800 operated on the fuel.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
More than 800 members of United Steelworkers Local 7-1 are embroiled in a contract fight with BP over pay and job reductions.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of reduction

Verb

Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Kylian Mbappé’s powers were diminished in that tournament after sustaining a broken nose, while emerging stars like Michael Olise and Désiré Doué were yet to break through.

— James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of diminish

Noun

Changes over the seven days ranged from a drop of 5% to an increase of 2%.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Another investigator testified that the distance from the apparent sniper's perch to the tent where Kirk was speaking was about 410 feet, with a 68-foot vertical drop.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of drop

Verb

Violence flared and subsided periodically, and Lebanon and Israel reached ceasefire agreements in 1993, 1996 and after a 2006 war.

— Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Execution remains the big question, but doubts around Apple's strategy have largely subsided.

— Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Definition of subside

Noun

The stock had logged its steepest one-day decline on Monday, as investors locked in profits amid growing worries over AI spending.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
After months of decline, gas prices across the country are steadily increasing after the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States broke down last week.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

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