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
While the Bridgmans were among the first iguana drop-offs, hundreds more followed.
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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
Other companies using drones for drop-offs include food delivery service DoorDash, which also partners with Wing, and e-commerce giant Amazon.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Pick-ups and drop-offs will be kept outside the parade parameters.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The project will also include a redesign of the hospital’s ambulance bays to include six total bays, three for drop-offs and three for staging.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
Multiple tornado warnings have been issued early Thursday morning as severe storms moved across the Oklahoma City metro, marking the first warnings of 2026 while work commutes and school drop-offs were underway.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Schools can request waivers if the rule disrupts pick-ups or drop-offs.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
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
Other companies using drones for drop-offs include food delivery service DoorDash, which also partners with Wing, and e-commerce giant Amazon.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Pick-ups and drop-offs will be kept outside the parade parameters.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The project will also include a redesign of the hospital’s ambulance bays to include six total bays, three for drop-offs and three for staging.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
Multiple tornado warnings have been issued early Thursday morning as severe storms moved across the Oklahoma City metro, marking the first warnings of 2026 while work commutes and school drop-offs were underway.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Schools can request waivers if the rule disrupts pick-ups or drop-offs.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-offs
Noun
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Those decreases have been offset by an increase in the amount of square footage owned by the state government.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Peloton has experienced subscriber loss, with some quarters registering slight decreases in connected fitness memberships.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That marks a break from longstanding practice, as regulators have long relied on the VSL to value mortality reductions in regulatory cost-benefit analysis.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The disaster shook public confidence, led to speed reductions and temporarily paused construction on new lines, but no major incidents have been reported in the 15 years since, even as the network has continued to expand.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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One of these conditions involves any severe corrosion, dents, or cracks in the pipes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Continue reading … PANIC PLAYBOOK – School board members slam 'fearmongering' over immigration as attendance drops.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the Universe expands and cools, the cross-section drops, and eventually, dark matter stops annihilating away or interacting with anything else in any appreciable way.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For Big Food, the result has been slowing — or even declining — sales, followed by stock declines.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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But seeing declines is noteworthy because, as recently as March 2025, no California metro had falling prices.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Drop-offs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-offs. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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