DROP-OFFS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

drop-offs

noun

plural of drop-off

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 The Devil’s Backbone is named as such because of its shape, including segments where hikers walk a narrow stretch with steep drop-offs on both sides. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The service expands on Wing and DoorDash’s existing drone operations in the Charlotte region, adding Lowe’s to a lineup of retail brands offering aerial drop-offs. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 Between a few shows, appointments, school drop-offs, and my consulting work, days are hectic. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 Try balancing playdates and school drop-offs with security measures and constant vigilance. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026 There’s been a lot of conversation lately about the difficulty with Season 2 drop-offs on some of the streamers. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 Create a weekly calendar that includes school drop-offs, pick-ups, therapy appointments and other commitments. — Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Child development experts say the way parents handle those first drop-offs can shape how quickly a child settles into the new routine. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Officials say the bluff edge is unstable, with erosion creating drop-offs of 8 feet in a few locations. — Tina Patel, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

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The bill also gives some legal protection for school districts against financial penalties if their arts funding decreases as a result of factors beyond their control, such as the expiration of a grant.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
The district reported decreases in the number of students who are low-income, English language learners or in temporary living situations.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of decreases

Noun

Retatrutide has produced some of the largest weight loss results reported in obesity drug trials to date, and Bikman said published data on the drug demonstrate substantial reductions in liver fat, triglycerides and fasting insulin.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Adding creatine to an exercise and diet intervention resulted in greater reductions in body fat percentage, better preservation of lean body mass, and marked improvements in upper- and lower-body strength compared to a placebo.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of reductions

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Swift drops clues in all manners and the Swifties almost always unearth the meaning behind them.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
With 41% of Americans still defaulting to hot, watch for whether that share drops as energy costs rise and cold-water messaging from brands and utilities increases.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of drops

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Another major challenge is intensifying domestic competition and labor shortages as Japan’s birth rate declines and its population ages, Nagai said.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
This year’s drought across western Japan, with some meteorologists comparing it to the country’s worst drought in more than 30 years, is already being tied to yield declines in official data.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

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