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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Noun

The first week of school can rattle even the most eager kids, and teachers say back-to-school anxiety often shows up in small, telling ways at drop-off, at pickup and at the dinner table. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 Why is back-to-school anxiety worse after pickup than at drop-off? — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 So there was a lot of arguing … specifically the drop-off location for the kids was their biggest argument. — Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Check to see if schools and churches in your area have drop-off bins or take clothing by appointment. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop (off)

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop (off)

Verb

As would be expected, oil demand was forced to decrease, to match available supply.

— Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Only 15% believed the statements would decrease the patients’ likelihood of seeking treatment—even though that's what tended to happen in the researchers' simulations.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of decrease

Noun

In late April, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration banned the use of federal grants for distributing strips to the public and for some other harm reduction practices that have been credited with saving lives.

— Scott Maucione, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Gamers lament that this is benefitting the companies while offering nothing to consumers with no price reductions in the cost of games, despite the supply-side savings.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduction

Verb

Instead, the fresh requirements appeared to diminish prospects for a quick deal, despite optimism last week an agreement was near.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
But they’ve never been litigated — and the developments are already stoking fears of diminishing Fed independence as the central bank weighs whether to raise interest rates at its next meeting.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of diminish

Noun

Unlike other meat products, the cost of chicken has seen little fluctuation in recent months, so much so that July’s 3-cent drop signaled the single biggest monthly change dating back to November 2024.

— Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
The critic who found a helpful narrative to understand the history, and future, of our images, without a drop of cynicism.

— Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of drop

Verb

That said, living in the South means there’s still a ways to go before the heat subsides, and until then, breathable summer staples will continue to define my outfits.

— Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
While the rain is expected to mostly subside by Saturday, temperatures will hover near the 90s through Sunday and into next week.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of subside

Noun

This decline could affect the annual value of his next contract.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Overall, patients who took estrogen-only hormone therapy for menopause were less likely to display signs of memory loss or cognitive decline or to be diagnosed with dementia.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of decline

Noun

Will four of those dots always form the corners of a four-sided shape with no dents or crossed sides?

— Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
These are the practical finds that earn a permanent spot in your suitcase without putting a dent in your travel budget.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

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