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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And in the nation’s capital, Dan Quinn is aiming to get the Washington Commanders back on track after a dramatic drop-off following their NFC Championship Game appearance in the 2024 season. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The solution allows brands to identify higher-intent customers, make relevant recommendations, resolve purchase drop-off and build relationships post-purchase transaction. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 The drop-off there is only about forty feet, and bikers usually survive with non-catastrophic injuries. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 The service expands on Wing and DoorDash’s existing drone operations in the Charlotte region, adding Lowe’s to a lineup of retail brands offering aerial drop-offs. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop (off)

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The definitive study of feedback, Avraham Kluger and Angelo DeNisi’s meta-analysis of 23,663 observations, found that over a third of feedback interventions decreased performance.

— Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
These include gravitational forces, commonly known as G-forces, that increase or decrease the pressure riders feel on their bodies during rapid acceleration and deceleration.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of decrease

Noun

On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Yet their willingness to talk, listen, and imagine what had seemed impossible helped lay the groundwork for historic nuclear arms reductions.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reduction

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The National Weather Service said rainfall was diminishing in the area but that rapid river rises and flooding remained possible.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
The culture surrounding the use of alcohol has diminished in younger generations, at least anecdotally, Haddock said.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of diminish

Noun

By the C-suite, Latinas are 1% of executives, down from just under 5% at entry level — a drop of 78% across a career, the largest of any group in the study.

— Anna Maria Chavez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Except Fitzgerald was never inconsistent in his pass catching while Harrison has struggled with drops.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of drop

Verb

But the opening period didn’t end without a scary moment, as Antetokounmpo fell hard on his back side after being fouled on a dunk attempt late in the first quarter.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Shares of Oracle fell about 9% amid a broader downturn for stocks of top AI stakeholders.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of fall

Noun

But energy policy experts say that the new pact is unlikely to make a dent in painfully high prices at the pump or elsewhere.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
The messages put a dent in Segal’s version of that image, and offer a glimpse at parts of an Israeli media that has grown very close to its prime minister.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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