as in decreases
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-offs
Across neighborhoods in San Francisco, Larkspur, the Tahoe basin and beyond, the loss is settling in — at dinner tables, in school drop-offs and along a mountainside waiting for the weather to shift.
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
For busy parents who are juggling daycare drop-offs, commutes, and last-minute grocery runs, this convertible bag does it all.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Bournemouth’s minor drop-offs within games and across seasons under him have often been punished.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The drop-offs are often emotional for the families and Leon's crew.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
While the Bridgmans were among the first iguana drop-offs, hundreds more followed.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Noble’s mother-in-law, who is in her mid-50s, lives just 15 minutes away and watches her 3-year-old granddaughter three days a week, making drop-offs simple and convenient.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Lock mode proved invaluable on loose climbs, Hill Descent took the stress out of steep drop-offs, and Auto seamlessly shuffled between two- and four-wheel drive as conditions changed.
—Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
Pick-ups and drop-offs will be kept outside the parade parameters.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
For busy parents who are juggling daycare drop-offs, commutes, and last-minute grocery runs, this convertible bag does it all.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Bournemouth’s minor drop-offs within games and across seasons under him have often been punished.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The drop-offs are often emotional for the families and Leon's crew.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
While the Bridgmans were among the first iguana drop-offs, hundreds more followed.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Noble’s mother-in-law, who is in her mid-50s, lives just 15 minutes away and watches her 3-year-old granddaughter three days a week, making drop-offs simple and convenient.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Lock mode proved invaluable on loose climbs, Hill Descent took the stress out of steep drop-offs, and Auto seamlessly shuffled between two- and four-wheel drive as conditions changed.
—Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
Pick-ups and drop-offs will be kept outside the parade parameters.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-offs
Noun
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For those who continue to feed, baseline prolactin decreases (though still rises during feeding), and oxytocin becomes more consistent.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
16 Feb. 2026
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Around two-thirds of European countries experienced declines in admissions in 2025, with the extent of the decreases varying significantly.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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The analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite funding reductions, international producers remain keen to shoot in the country, Keidies says.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fill in any deeper scratches or dents with a wax wood repair kit to match.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, sidewall bulges or blisters and dents in wheel rims.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rosehip oil can be applied pure to clean, dry skin on both the face and body using a few drops massaged in gently.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The brand will operate seasonlessly through drops, with collaborations and ambassador partnerships in development.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Major software stocks like Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce have seen significant declines from their recent highs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Regional campuses have borne the brunt of declines.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Drop-offs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-offs. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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