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noun

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Noun
That’s because a drop-off in hiring and an uptick in unemployment could move the needle for the Fed to finally lower rates, even if there’s an increase in inflation because of tariffs. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 20 June 2025 As a working mom who spends a good chunk of the day in the car — ripping and running from work to school pickups, daycare drop-offs, and never-ending errands (not to mention weekend activities to keep my sons from tearing up the house) — some of my most stressful moments happen behind the wheel. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 June 2025 The drop-off point was later changed to the Indianapolis International Airport and the car was seen via license-plate reader cameras on June 9 near 50 Star in Gary. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025 Garcia pointed to a sudden drop-off in an area where people swim. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for drop (off)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop (off)
Verb
  • 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.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
  • The three main causes of 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, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • The most dramatic reduction came for the Honda CR-V, as the vehicle’s hood, mirrors and A-pillars all obstructed a greater portion of the driver’s view over time.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/Canva Homes for sale on the market are now taking longer to sell, to the point that many sellers are increasingly offering price reductions in order to close a deal.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Flagg won’t be the only rookie cashing in: Every first-round selection in this year’s draft is projected to earn a seven-figure salary, although each slot has a diminishing value.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • And the chaos does gradually diminish, like a pot of stock boiled down to a sauce.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Inspired by streetwear marketing that plays on exclusivity and hype, Absolute Merch’s full-scale merch strategies also feature merch drops and limited-edition designs that power community and revenue, often leading to merch trades among fans.
    Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • That can play an important role, but crime analysts say the reasons behind these drops are more complex and broader.
    Meg Anderson, NPR, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Once the killing subsided, a desperate search began to find a way to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again.
    Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
  • The program’s vehicles were rentals and will be returned to vendors as the program subsides.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • However, the revival of games like Brawl Stars proves that decline is not inevitable.
    Pawan Gaargi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • As ovaries decline, hormones change, and a harmonious symphony can turn into a cacophonous noise, impacting the entire body.
    Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • That could help make a dent in the high figure of 60% of energy that buildings use to cool their internal spaces, especially in warmer places like Singapore and the Middle East.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 June 2025
  • Sam Poulin Poulin was selected 21st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft but has never made a dent at the NHL level.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Verb
  • Monthly spending has also fallen by almost $20 year-over-year.
    Jon Kirchner, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • However, that strategy could fall flat if Cuomo keeps his campaign alive.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025

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“Drop (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20%28off%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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