DROPPED Synonyms: 539 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

past tense of drop

as in threw

to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally I dropped the fly ball drop the anchor

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as in fell

to go to a lower level especially abruptly although they start out high, prices for home electronics eventually drop

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as in stopped

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end drop what you're doing and come here

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as in abandoned

to stop doing (something) permanently isn't it time you dropped that smoking habit and spent your money on better things?

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as in plunged

to lead or extend downward the cable car tracks can drop suddenly, so be sure to hang onto something

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as in canceled

to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) drop that plan in favor of another

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as in produced

to bring forth from the womb the cow dropped her calf early this morning

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as in downed

to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall dropped the would-be mugger in his tracks with a single well-aimed blow

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as in lost

to fail to win, gain, or obtain the local hockey team has dropped two out of the last three contests

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as in dripped

to fall or let fall in or as if in drops the cold glass dropped condensation

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as in paid

to hand over or use up in payment I dropped $50 on these shoes

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as in mentioned

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically he would ever so "casually" drop the names of celebrities he knew personally

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as in reduced

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent with these icy road conditions, drivers should be dropping their speed

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as in died

to stop living during the Black Death people all over Asia and Europe were dropping like flies

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Recent Examples of dropped

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This can often result in a delay in sound between the two ears, stuttering audio, or a dropped connection. —

Boone Ashworth, Wired, 6 Jan. 2020 The dropped charges included felony drug possession, trespassing and resisting arrest for allegedly biting the officer, police said. —

Taylor Romine, CNN, 6 Dec. 2019

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And many beetles, as well as their eggs, can often be hand-plucked and dropped into soapy water as well. —

Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026 So much so that when the Grammy winner’s Benito Antonio collection with the Spanish fast fashion label dropped three months later, its core pieces sold out instantly. —

Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dropped

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He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.

— Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.

— Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 2 Mar. 2026