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
Schools can request waivers if the rule disrupts pick-ups or drop-offs.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
In Ocho Rios, the vast fringing reef shelf has drop-offs on the northern side perfect for spotting diverse soft and hard corals like staghorn, sea fan and brain coral.
—Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The party also saw steep drop-offs in key Latino areas.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Besides drop-offs to Sunnyvale and Cupertino addresses, Goop will deliver to parts of Mountain View and Santa Clara.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The video struck a chord online, quickly becoming a viral hit among parents who knew the struggle of morning drop-offs all too well.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Think flowy dresses for those dreamy fall family photos, chunky knit sweaters to wear to the pumpkin patch, matching lounge sets for school drop-offs, and more.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
The Off-Duty Staple For coffee strolls, dog parks, kindercare drop-offs, and other weekend activities, look to Ugg.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Initially, pickups and drop-offs will be limited to SFO's Kiss & Fly area, a short AirTrain ride away from the terminals, Waymo said in a separate announcement.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
In Ocho Rios, the vast fringing reef shelf has drop-offs on the northern side perfect for spotting diverse soft and hard corals like staghorn, sea fan and brain coral.
—Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The party also saw steep drop-offs in key Latino areas.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Besides drop-offs to Sunnyvale and Cupertino addresses, Goop will deliver to parts of Mountain View and Santa Clara.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The video struck a chord online, quickly becoming a viral hit among parents who knew the struggle of morning drop-offs all too well.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Think flowy dresses for those dreamy fall family photos, chunky knit sweaters to wear to the pumpkin patch, matching lounge sets for school drop-offs, and more.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
The Off-Duty Staple For coffee strolls, dog parks, kindercare drop-offs, and other weekend activities, look to Ugg.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Initially, pickups and drop-offs will be limited to SFO's Kiss & Fly area, a short AirTrain ride away from the terminals, Waymo said in a separate announcement.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-offs
Noun
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The dividend may come in forms other than direct checks, such as various tax decreases.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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Heart rate decreases during stretching, which could signify the body entering a calm state.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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During Amazon's earnings call on Thursday, Jassy used a familiar line when asked about the reductions.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Even worse, scratches, dents, and imperfections can stand out dramatically.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The roomy, high-cut ABS shell fits a variety of head shapes and shrugs off dents, while adjustable sizing ensures comfort.—
Outside,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Last Drop Distillers was founded by spirits industry veterans Tom Jago and James Espey in 2008, with a focus on finding and bottling the literal last drops of rare spirits from around the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a country this size, airports can be a hassle, far from city centers and bogged down by long security lines, delays, and baggage drops.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Although the study shows that the occurrence of giant planets declines as stars age, the few planets that remain in close orbits around red giants offer valuable insights.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The largest declines were in Massachusetts, down 26, Washington state, down 18, and North Carolina, down 17.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Drop-offs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-offs. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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