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verb

Definition of drop (off)next
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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drop-off

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noun

ˈdräp-ˌȯf How to pronounce drop-off (audio)
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)
Noun
ZipApply creates a more seamless application experience by allowing candidates to apply without leaving ZipRecruiter, reducing the extra steps that can lead to application drop-off. — Audrey Payne, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 This week, amid a public outcry over safety concerns, Spain promised to increase police presence at school drop-off and pickup. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026 Real audiences have messy engagement patterns, including partial views, inconsistent timing and drop-off. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Sales shrank last year after a drop-off in Canadian tourists hammered business at farmers’ markets and fairs, Denniston said. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop (off)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop (off)
  1. decrease
  2. reduction
  3. diminish
  4. drop
  5. subside
  6. decline
  7. fall
  8. dent
Verb
  • This type of reinforcement can not only disrupt barking at that moment but also decrease unwanted behaviors.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This will decrease temperatures across the entirety of Central and Northern California, brining partly cloudy skies to the Central Valley and even some briefly overcast conditions to areas north of Sacramento.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of decrease
Noun
  • The 2026 study showed dramatic long-term reductions in indoor water use.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • At a quantum level, though, these reductions are happening in jumps, and Safavi-Naeini’s team measured them in real time, a first-of-its-kind achievement.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of reduction
Verb
  • Employees need clarity on how new skills connect to opportunities and confidence that AI will enhance, not diminish, their value in the organization.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • If the senator’s moralism has been unfettered by his stroke, with a shift toward right-brain moralistic processing, that does not diminish his sincere intent or its effect.
    — Michael P.H. Stanley, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of diminish
Noun
  • The head coach lauded improvements from the offensive line, said the running game got better in the second half and refused to throw receiver Romeo Doubs under the bus, noting that drops sometimes happen.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Diamond drop earrings and rings, and a long crescent moon necklace, draped directly against her décolletage and plunging neckline.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of drop
Verb
  • Backtrack to spend a day at a lower elevation and wait for your mild or moderate symptoms to subside.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
  • By the time the panic subsided, roughly 70% of the world’s grocery stores had run out of toilet paper at some point.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of subside
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the share of China’s car market that is occupied by foreign brands is in steep decline.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
  • That damage can affect circulation and increase the risk of stroke and other changes associated with cognitive decline.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of decline
Verb
  • David, not unlike Jerry, was afraid of falling and white-knuckled his way through.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • After, tuck yourself into a hammock and gaze up at the stars; you wouldn’t be blamed for falling right asleep.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fall
Noun
  • Rust on two tomatillo sauce cans and rust with dents on five creamy mushroom sauce cans drew Stop Sales on all seven cans.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Law enforcement agencies have partnered with the company to speed up investigations by having access to a database that logs vehicle information like license plate, make, model, dents or modifications.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of dent

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“Drop (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20%28off%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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