DROPPING (OFF) Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

dropping (off)

verb

Definition of dropping (off)

present participle of drop (off)

as in decreasing

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually my interest in photography has dropped off over the years

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Her priorities include lowering costs by expanding Medicaid, fully funded pre-kindergarten and decreasing property taxes in a sustainable way.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026
Black representation is already decreasing at City Hall, a concern among some Black community leaders.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of decreasing

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Everybody raves about the myriad of health benefits that comes along with dry brushing—from physically exfoliating your skin and eliminating strawberry skin to increasing blood flow and potentially diminishing the appearance of circulation.

— Hannah Coates, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
There is no denying that Trump’s efforts in Iran are diminishing his party’s chances of retaining Congress.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of diminishing

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Multiple Kelvin waves These waves can bring elevated sea levels for weeks at a time, eventually subsiding before the next wave hits.

— Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026
Two of them coincide with areas where satellite radar shows that the ground is actively subsiding.

— Nolan Roth, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of subsiding

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My belief is that Benedict literally thought that the historic falling away from the church during his papacy was a sign of the end times.

— David Gibson, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
The gatekeepers who controlled which stories were told to the wider public are falling away.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of falling away

Verb

With shot numbers declining, a study found more babies are at risk of bleeding.

— Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Public fallout Despite all his success, though, his relationship with the national team has slowly soured over the last few years – much in part due to his declining performances on the field.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of declining

Verb

The Senate homeland security committee has one of the broadest investigative jurisdictions in Congress, with instances of waste, fraud, abuse, corruption, and mismanagement across the federal government all falling within the panel’s purview.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
In a potentially troublesome sign for the future, analysts have noted that while tech earnings remain strong, many of their potential clients are struggling, with borrowing weak and non-AI investment falling.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of falling

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