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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
Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
If income drops or something unexpected happens, there may not be much of a cushion.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Wahlberg drops a dime to The Hollywood Reporter that Damon cheated on his co-star (and recent ex) Minnie Driver with Winona Ryder.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
The 10a ships with Android 16 and will receive seven years of OS upgrades, security updates, and Pixel drops.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The Louisville emcee is back with Monica (via Warner Music), his fourth studio album which drops today, March 13, on his 28th birthday.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
When the battery drops below 10%, the robot automatically returns to the charging station and resumes work once the battery is recharged.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Boys soccer Byron Nelson’s loss to Justin Northwest drops them out of the rankings and makes way for Dallas Skyline’s debut in the Top 10.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
This one-mile trail is conveniently located right off I-94 and drops you into the heart of the Badlands.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
People were roasting it with the kind of energy usually reserved for Satisfy drops and minimalist shoe discourse.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Meymuni Cafe has become a popular stop before and after protests, with Ferdowsi welcoming customers with drops of relaxing lavender oil for their hands and free snacks.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Dehydration, sugar spikes and drops, caffeine effects, and poor sleep can all leave you feeling more tired afterward.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Local businesses report winter revenue drops of up to 40%.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
In the biggest moves since 1977, oil surged an average of 63% over a year, compared with the commodity’s largest one-year drops, which averaged 35% over 12 months.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
An entire YouTube genre is devoted to helping viewers game out Labubu drops.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
The most notable drops would likely be in Arizona, Florida, New York and Texas.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
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Phoenix could hit 107 degrees early next week, while Chicago drops to single digits and Great Lakes regions prepare for multiple feet of snow.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
If income drops or something unexpected happens, there may not be much of a cushion.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Wahlberg drops a dime to The Hollywood Reporter that Damon cheated on his co-star (and recent ex) Minnie Driver with Winona Ryder.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
The 10a ships with Android 16 and will receive seven years of OS upgrades, security updates, and Pixel drops.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The Louisville emcee is back with Monica (via Warner Music), his fourth studio album which drops today, March 13, on his 28th birthday.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
When the battery drops below 10%, the robot automatically returns to the charging station and resumes work once the battery is recharged.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Boys soccer Byron Nelson’s loss to Justin Northwest drops them out of the rankings and makes way for Dallas Skyline’s debut in the Top 10.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
This one-mile trail is conveniently located right off I-94 and drops you into the heart of the Badlands.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
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Allergy shots or sublingual tablets and drops can gradually desensitize the immune system and provide long-term relief.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
People were roasting it with the kind of energy usually reserved for Satisfy drops and minimalist shoe discourse.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Meymuni Cafe has become a popular stop before and after protests, with Ferdowsi welcoming customers with drops of relaxing lavender oil for their hands and free snacks.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Dehydration, sugar spikes and drops, caffeine effects, and poor sleep can all leave you feeling more tired afterward.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Local businesses report winter revenue drops of up to 40%.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
In the biggest moves since 1977, oil surged an average of 63% over a year, compared with the commodity’s largest one-year drops, which averaged 35% over 12 months.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
An entire YouTube genre is devoted to helping viewers game out Labubu drops.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
The most notable drops would likely be in Arizona, Florida, New York and Texas.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops
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Already on edge from a rough morning, John rips up the TV deal and throws it in Berman’s face.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The video shows a security guard holding back a male security guard who is moving toward a young man who throws his backpack on the ground, and appears ready to fight as the woman is being handcuffed.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 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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The decision stops sweeping changes to childhood vaccine recommendations the federal government made in January, including no longer advising all children be vaccinated against the flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, some forms of meningitis and RSV.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Padres expected there to be starts and stops along with setbacks and surges in bringing Joe Musgrove back from Tommy John surgery this year.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The end of the pilot offers one option, then tries it out again at the end of Episode 2, and then abandons it for the rest of the season.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes the game simply abandons you.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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The rules of the game state that, if a head of a household falls, the next person in succession must take their place and fight, or their entire family line will get blown up by Satan.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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By the time the curtain falls, dozens of audience members have become part of the show.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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If an airline cancels a flight or a connection becomes impossible, passengers are typically entitled to rebook or request refunds, depending on the airline’s policies.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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If a friend cancels or a team changes venues, respond with alternate options rather than vague guilt.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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This produces a sharp optical transmission peak that serves as a highly stable frequency reference.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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An illegible city produces anxiety, alienation and disorientation.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2026.
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