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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
Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2026
Just bring them indoors when the temperature drops to keep them safe from extended freezes, and put them back on the patio after the last frost.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
If your annual drive to the beach involves more than a full day on the road, that predictability drops fast.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins original owner Jack McGregor drops a ceremonial puck between Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks at PPG Paints Arena on October 15, 2016 in Pittsburgh.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The set, designed by Takeshi Kata, drops the audience right into this specific place and time.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Listen to Malinin on Milan Magic, USA TODAY's new Olympics podcast that drops its first episode Saturday.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The other shoe drops that deepens the love, but that also tests some of their personal limits.
—Jessica Derschowitz, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Key reaction resistance, measured by the Tafel slope, drops from 122 to 48 mV per decade, showing easier charge transfer.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Mix a couple of drops of gentle liquid dish soap and hot water in a bowl.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Mix a few drops of mild, unscented dish soap with warm water.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Having used Vizz for the past few months, Parker is now partnering with Lenz Therapeutics to highlight the drops and encourage others to discuss options with their eye doctor.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
With rolling ticket drops starting in April, fans are encouraged to register early in case certain events are already sold out in later purchasing windows.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Under pressure, Williams was a solid nine of 15, which included two more critical drops.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
According to Sky Organics, apply one to two drops nightly to the lashes and brows.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
When the temperature drops below 32 degrees and a glowing snowflake on the dashboard warns of icy roads, my car practically drives itself to Lighthouse Tofu in Annandale.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2026
Just bring them indoors when the temperature drops to keep them safe from extended freezes, and put them back on the patio after the last frost.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
If your annual drive to the beach involves more than a full day on the road, that predictability drops fast.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins original owner Jack McGregor drops a ceremonial puck between Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks at PPG Paints Arena on October 15, 2016 in Pittsburgh.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The set, designed by Takeshi Kata, drops the audience right into this specific place and time.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Listen to Malinin on Milan Magic, USA TODAY's new Olympics podcast that drops its first episode Saturday.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The other shoe drops that deepens the love, but that also tests some of their personal limits.
—Jessica Derschowitz, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Key reaction resistance, measured by the Tafel slope, drops from 122 to 48 mV per decade, showing easier charge transfer.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Now that soup season is upon us again, the brand is offering customers not one, not two, but three surprise product drops of this viral soup lover’s treat.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Mix a couple of drops of gentle liquid dish soap and hot water in a bowl.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Mix a few drops of mild, unscented dish soap with warm water.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Having used Vizz for the past few months, Parker is now partnering with Lenz Therapeutics to highlight the drops and encourage others to discuss options with their eye doctor.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
With rolling ticket drops starting in April, fans are encouraged to register early in case certain events are already sold out in later purchasing windows.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Under pressure, Williams was a solid nine of 15, which included two more critical drops.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
According to Sky Organics, apply one to two drops nightly to the lashes and brows.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops
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The archer is known to be a magical being that throws zingers, or in this case, spells, at those who frustrate their peace.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Grabbing a gun, Lexy gets the upper hand, just as Anna’s detective husband, Jack (Jon Bernthal), arrives and throws Anna out of the way.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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The teaser plunges viewers into the world of two content creators from contrasting backgrounds who unite for a collaboration fueled by curiosity, social media clout and mutual attraction.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their love scene in the rain, while obviously less visually spectacular than in the film, plunges headlong into romantic cliches that manage to get the job done despite their obviousness.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The team that stops the run and mitigates mistakes will win this one.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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The group stops to talk to one who took a fall while riding his bike in his neighborhood.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Edward cruelly abandons his wife to pursue a wealthy and high-status noblewoman (Bella Heathcote).—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2025
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Using three boundaries to solve the problem The new study abandons the idea of a purely passive shell.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Dec. 2025
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Worse, the tariff burden is a regressive tax that falls hardest on lower-income households and small businesses with less bargaining power.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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There’s nothing as cozy as snuggling up in front of the fire while snow falls peacefully outside.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trump cancels 'second wave of attacks' against Venezuela 2.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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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!—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Dec. 2025
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Toyota Industries, which founded Toyota Motor, produces a range of products including forklifts, engines, electronic components, and stamping dies.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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This biogas voyage produces 50 to 55 metric tons.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 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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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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