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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
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
This 1-mile trail is conveniently located right off I-94 and drops you into the heart of the Badlands.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Every week, CoComelon drops a new batch of videos on its YouTube channel—and this week’s picks are full of songs that families can sing together.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
In the music video, directed by Christian Breslauer, Perry appears in a kitchen and accidentally drops her ring down the drain.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Under the new plan, that drops to $392, a 50% cut.
—JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Snow along Lake Michigan and Lake Superior shorelines is driven by what's known as lake effect, a phenomenon in which moisture-laden air drops heavy snow in some places downwind from large bodies of water while other areas receive almost nothing.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The film drops us into the early ’80s.
—Henry Selick, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Its release also extends Carson’s tradition of Halloween drops.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
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
There are still times when using hot or warm water is recommended, such as when doing laundry after someone has been sick or when treating certain stains, like waxy lipstick or drops of oil.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
This debut marks the beginning of an ongoing partnership, with further drops planned.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Big brands are showing up early, offering doorbuster energy without the lines, while fresh drops are landing in the days and weeks to come.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Measles, for example, requires about 95% vaccination coverage to prevent outbreaks, and even small drops below that threshold can leave communities vulnerable.
—Anthony Bald, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Evidence pointing directly to Avery’s involvement included drops of his blood that were found in Halbach's Toyota RAV4 and her keys, which were found in his bedroom along with his DNA, per the Post-Crescent.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
In the kitchen, her cousin shakes up a few lemon drops as her manager waits for a drink at the granite counter.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
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The couple and another teen riding with the girl snapped into action and reached over to grab onto her for the duration of the ride, each bracing hard against the car as the ride zoomed at highway speeds through its hills, drops and turns.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
This 1-mile trail is conveniently located right off I-94 and drops you into the heart of the Badlands.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Every week, CoComelon drops a new batch of videos on its YouTube channel—and this week’s picks are full of songs that families can sing together.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
In the music video, directed by Christian Breslauer, Perry appears in a kitchen and accidentally drops her ring down the drain.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Under the new plan, that drops to $392, a 50% cut.
—JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Snow along Lake Michigan and Lake Superior shorelines is driven by what's known as lake effect, a phenomenon in which moisture-laden air drops heavy snow in some places downwind from large bodies of water while other areas receive almost nothing.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The film drops us into the early ’80s.
—Henry Selick, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Its release also extends Carson’s tradition of Halloween drops.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
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
There are still times when using hot or warm water is recommended, such as when doing laundry after someone has been sick or when treating certain stains, like waxy lipstick or drops of oil.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
This debut marks the beginning of an ongoing partnership, with further drops planned.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Big brands are showing up early, offering doorbuster energy without the lines, while fresh drops are landing in the days and weeks to come.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Measles, for example, requires about 95% vaccination coverage to prevent outbreaks, and even small drops below that threshold can leave communities vulnerable.
—Anthony Bald, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Evidence pointing directly to Avery’s involvement included drops of his blood that were found in Halbach's Toyota RAV4 and her keys, which were found in his bedroom along with his DNA, per the Post-Crescent.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
In the kitchen, her cousin shakes up a few lemon drops as her manager waits for a drink at the granite counter.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops
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Principal photography is underway in Dallas, Texas, on the film which follows the Kassis family, whose healthy young son, Jade, is suddenly stricken with HLH — a rare and deadly blood disorder that throws them into a battle for his life.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 5-foot-11, 154-pound Imai throws a mix of six pitches, but is more than simply a deception specialist.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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That plunges her into dreamlike visions on Mita, a sinister entity feeding on her pain.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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While the filmmaker’s first nine movies were modestly budgeted — see Inherent Vice (2014) or Hard Eight (1996) — the $140 million One Battle, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, plunges Anderson into franchise-like economics.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some gardeners choose to pinch those old flowers away every day to enhance the look of their plants, while others decide to wait until the entire flower scape stops blooming to cut the scape stem down to the soil line.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even the mainstream studio movie One Battle After Another hinges on the intimate drama of caretaking, the story unspooling after a woman abandons her infant.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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As in the novel, Victor eventually abandons his creature, a rejection that leads to more violence.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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So Nude pair falls neatly in line — proof that even in full-metal glamour, minimalism with an edge is having a very good year.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s chart-topping Man’s Best Friend slips 5-6 on the latest Billboard 200 with 38,000 equivalent album units earned (down 8%), while Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving falls 6-7 (37,000, down 3%).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
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After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own!—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Miami cancels school, orders state of emergency About 10 minutes to the west, the community of Miami was also recovering from intense flooding.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Ross O’Connor produces alongside Noah Lang and Blackhurst through Witchcraft Motion Picture Company, with Set Point Entertainment, Grim Discoveries, Gentile Entertainment Group, Monarque Entertainment and Mama Bear Studios attached.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Foundational to this style is the traditional use of hand modeling in clay, creating life-size models of the shapes and surfaces of the vehicles Mazda produces.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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In between questions about Nineties cultural touchstones like Friends, Space Jam, Beavis and Butthead, the Spice Girls, and Sir-Mix-A-Lot — during which Kravitz racks up a lot of points and Butler downs a lot of shots — the pair also discusses working on Caught Stealing.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Drops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drops. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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