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as in throws
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
I dropped the fly ball drop the anchor
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as in plunges
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 stops
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 abandons
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 falls
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 cancels
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
drop that plan in favor of another
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as in produces
to bring forth from the womb
the cow dropped her calf early this morning
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as in downs
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 loses
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 drips
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
the cold glass dropped condensation
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as in pays
to hand over or use up in payment
I dropped $50 on these shoes
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as in mentions
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 reduces
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 dies
to stop living
during the Black Death people all over Asia and Europe were dropping like flies
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as in dips
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
the sudden drop of the plane really shook up the passengers
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as in decreases
the amount by which something is lessened
a huge drop in pressure
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as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
got the drop on his opponent very early in the wrestling match
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Recent Examples of drops
Staff Author, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Feb. 2026
With the loss, USC drops to 17-11 overall and 9-8 in Big Ten play.
—From Wire Reports, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
As such, maids' uniforms, livery, and everything in between were top of mind for the hair, makeup, and costume teams this season, as an entirely new cast of characters had to be outfitted in the Regency style of the servant class—especially in Part 2 of the season, which drops February 26.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Sign up for Ced's Corner Sign up for Cedric Golden's weekly newsletter which drops each Tuesday with hot takes from the unique perspective of the Statesman's resident sports columnist who was named the 2025 National Sports Media Association's Texas sportswriter of the year.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Given the company’s culture, some outside commentators have speculated that at least some Anthropic staff will resign if the company gives in to Hegseth’s demands and drops the limitations currently built into its government contracts.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The 2026 Outside Lands lineup drops March 3.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … FOLLOW THE MONEY — Hunter Biden's former 'sugar brother' lawyer drops major cash on Swalwell's campaign.
—FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
If a colleague drops a project on your desk, ask for a deadline and confirm what success looks like before accepting.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
As the first few drops of rain fall, temperatures will cool.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
An eyewear collection from Gentle Monster in collaboration with Disney is among this year’s first drops, with more partnerships expected throughout the season.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
How To Degrease Cabinets With Dish Soap Add a few drops of liquid dish soap to a bowl of warm water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Natural oil production drops, increasing dryness and sensitivity.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Rosehip oil can be applied pure to clean, dry skin on both the face and body using a few drops massaged in gently.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Color of the Year drops and social media trends are fun, but interior designers know which hues will really have lasting power.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Fill the sink or a plastic tub with hot water and add a few drops of dish soap.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
For the past several seasons, Probst has hosted a companion podcast, On Fire With Jeff Probst, which ordinarily drops weekly episodes that recap each episode of the CBS reality competition show.
—Staff Author, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Feb. 2026
With the loss, USC drops to 17-11 overall and 9-8 in Big Ten play.
—From Wire Reports, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
As such, maids' uniforms, livery, and everything in between were top of mind for the hair, makeup, and costume teams this season, as an entirely new cast of characters had to be outfitted in the Regency style of the servant class—especially in Part 2 of the season, which drops February 26.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Sign up for Ced's Corner Sign up for Cedric Golden's weekly newsletter which drops each Tuesday with hot takes from the unique perspective of the Statesman's resident sports columnist who was named the 2025 National Sports Media Association's Texas sportswriter of the year.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Given the company’s culture, some outside commentators have speculated that at least some Anthropic staff will resign if the company gives in to Hegseth’s demands and drops the limitations currently built into its government contracts.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The 2026 Outside Lands lineup drops March 3.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … FOLLOW THE MONEY — Hunter Biden's former 'sugar brother' lawyer drops major cash on Swalwell's campaign.
—FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
If a colleague drops a project on your desk, ask for a deadline and confirm what success looks like before accepting.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
In 2026, the CEO noted that Merrell plans to deliver newness across its key performance and lifestyle franchises, including fresh colors and materials, seasonal energy drops, and new styles to bolster the collections.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
As the first few drops of rain fall, temperatures will cool.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
An eyewear collection from Gentle Monster in collaboration with Disney is among this year’s first drops, with more partnerships expected throughout the season.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
How To Degrease Cabinets With Dish Soap Add a few drops of liquid dish soap to a bowl of warm water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Natural oil production drops, increasing dryness and sensitivity.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Rosehip oil can be applied pure to clean, dry skin on both the face and body using a few drops massaged in gently.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Color of the Year drops and social media trends are fun, but interior designers know which hues will really have lasting power.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Fill the sink or a plastic tub with hot water and add a few drops of dish soap.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops
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In the photo, Duquesne is smiling and showing his upper teeth, including a prominent upper canine that throws a shadow across other teeth.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In one quick clip, a bodega patron throws a drink at him.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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When Heathcliff, a foundling, discovers that Cathy Earnshaw, the daughter of the impoverished Yorkshire lord who’s taken him in, has played a prank on him by putting eggs in his beds to be crushed, the boy plunges his fingers into the slippery puddle of yolk and albumen left behind.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Madelyn Cline is giving all the stylish WAGS who showed up at the 2026 NFL Honors a run for their money thanks to a blue Christopher Esber gown that plunges all the way to her stomach.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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For this reason, Yuen added, humidifiers can be particularly helpful for people who have a cold, asthma, or obstructive sleep apnea, which is when breathing starts and stops during sleep due to airway obstruction.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Additional stops to the itinerary are dropped and added at will.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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As for that Lucy and Stephen ending, Oppenheimer previously explained in her deep dive with THR on the finale that the moment when Stephen abandons Lucy at the gas station is ultimately what frees her from their relationship, and Van Patten agrees.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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O’Hara found her highest-profile role in Home Alone (1990), as a harried suburban mom who accidentally abandons her 8-year-old son.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Feb. 2026
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March falls within the start of strawberry season, so what better way to honor the juicy fruit than to wear them on your nails.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the share of its imports coming from China falls and Southeast Asian countries pick up the slack, shipments are spending more days in transit time, bringing pressure from retailers to make that up at the docks.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement When Eun-jae disappears before the transplant, Seong-sin sends his men to kill her, but cancels the order at the last second.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … PULLING THE PLUG – Amazon cancels 'Melania' movie screening at cinema after sign backfires.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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When oxygen from the air passes over small pieces of iron inside the battery, the iron rusts and produces electricity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Each year, the association produces scientific statements and guidelines based on expert consensus to promote longer, healthier lives.—
Barbara Mantel,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Sarah Graves gives a bit too much room and Penn downs a 3-pointeron the wing.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Drops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drops. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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