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
Ride-share drivers angle for drop-offs.
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Andrew Chrismer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Legislators passed an emergency certification bill in February that increases fines for fraudulent redemption, requires redemption centers to keep track of bulk drop-offs and allows local police to go after out-of-state violators.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
White House spokesman Kush Desai noted on social media that egg prices had declined 44% since last March, while prices for sports tickets, butter, televisions and used cars also saw meaningful drop-offs.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
So, matching sets are my grab-and-go solution for everything from school drop-offs to weekend errands.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
How do Amazon shoppers return items at these store drop-offs?
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
Many promise drop-offs in under an hour.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
These picks handle workout classes, school drop-offs, and weekend hangs with ease.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
While motorcycle and traffic officers keep celebrity drop-offs moving, other officers will be scanning the area for threats from the ground, rooftops, and the air, the sources said.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Andrew Chrismer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Legislators passed an emergency certification bill in February that increases fines for fraudulent redemption, requires redemption centers to keep track of bulk drop-offs and allows local police to go after out-of-state violators.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
White House spokesman Kush Desai noted on social media that egg prices had declined 44% since last March, while prices for sports tickets, butter, televisions and used cars also saw meaningful drop-offs.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
So, matching sets are my grab-and-go solution for everything from school drop-offs to weekend errands.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
How do Amazon shoppers return items at these store drop-offs?
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
Many promise drop-offs in under an hour.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
These picks handle workout classes, school drop-offs, and weekend hangs with ease.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
While motorcycle and traffic officers keep celebrity drop-offs moving, other officers will be scanning the area for threats from the ground, rooftops, and the air, the sources said.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-offs
Noun
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After two years of aggressive decreases in auto theft rates, every tool needs to be used to return to that trend.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Carroll Rivas added that decreases of nonviolent incidents in the audit appear in part attributed to fewer in-person events, leaflet or flyer distributions or other gatherings, particularly among white nationalists and neo-Nazis.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, but the plea agreement says the government will recommend level reductions in the sentencing guidelines.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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And their representatives on Monday did not rule out coming back to the city to ask for additional reductions as the work advances.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Noun
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In 2024, for instance, NASA shared an image of the abuse one of Curiosity's wheels withstood on Mars, including dents and holes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Avoid cans that have dents or lid damage, as this can increase the risk of bacteria that cause botulism (a form of food poisoning).—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Two aviation courses are expected to take place, including water drops, passenger loading, cargo handling and refining communications, according to a release.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Lee announces the drops via Dover Sole Market’s Instagram stories Wednesday or Thursday for Saturday and Sunday pickup.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Research from Education Next shows the declines are not only in older grades, but also in pre-K and kindergarten.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The data also show a more recent turnaround, with declines in such crime and improved clearance rates.—
Hailey Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Drop-offs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-offs. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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