dropped by

past tense of drop by

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dropped by Allen was dropped by his record label after a series of lawsuits were filed against him a few years ago (one was eventually dropped), but has quietly attempted a comeback, releasing a string of new songs and covers. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026 By comparison, just 9% of homeowners nationwide who changed insurers over the last five years said they were dropped by their insurer, according to a 2025 Consumer Reports survey. — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 Petitioners’ odds of winning or reaching a settlement dropped by 48 percentage points if their cases required a formal trial rather than a judge ruling based on filings and oral arguments. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 From 2000 to 2022, the number of the highest-security facilities for kids has dropped by more than 40%, the most recent federal data shows. — Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 25 Sep. 2026 Before the war, Qatar supplied about one-fifth of the world’s daily LNG, but its LNG exports have dropped by 96% compared with a year ago, according to data intelligence firm, ICIS. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 In the past four decades, union participation in America has dropped by about half. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026 While student enrollment had dropped by more than 12,000 over the last five years, staffing numbers had remained the same. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026 The movie, examining the rise of Sam Altman (played by Andrew Garfield) and OpenAI, was dropped by Amazon MGM earlier this year, leading to a scramble for a new buyer before Neon stepped in — and breathless speculation about the movie’s contents. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropped by
Verb
  • Merz and Zelenskyy visited a building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in central Kyiv that was damaged in a Russian attack that killed two people on Monday, as air raid sirens sounded across the capital.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • But the specialness of the event wasn’t confined only to the Sphere, as fans visited Metallica’s many experiences.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Jansen's blooper dropped in for an RBI single, and a throwing error by left fielder Alan Roden allowed Jansen to reach second.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Spending on salon and mobile grooming dropped in 2025 as more people picked up the routine tasks themselves.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • His oldest sister stepped in, made his meals and went to school and doctor appointments with him.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Huskers were down 23-14 midway through the second quarter when McDougle stepped in front of Washington’s pass intended for Kaleb Webb and ran it back all the way for Nebraska’s longest pick-6 since 2007.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But Cunningham called the contact intentional and accused Carrington of seeking attention.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The first, called the College of Combat Support, will see people trained in operating and supporting battlefield systems, communications, engineering, electronic warfare, reconnaissance, etc.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Dropped by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropped%20by. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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