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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
PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Katie Wiseman The second the temperature drops below 75, some Hoosiers are ready to get their favorite sweaters.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
So Criscuolo drops them off, and her wife picks them up.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
As United’s right wing-back plays the ball inside to Fernandes, Mazraoui drops, drawing Josh Laurent upfield and further vacating the space for Amad to attack.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Tony & Ziva, the NCIS spinoff featuring the show’s longtime will-they-or-won’t-they investigators, drops on Paramount+.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
After thanking family and agents, at the very end the author drops the fact that as a child, her mother died from this cancer.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The first lady, meanwhile, is on a safari in Africa and hard to pin down, and a moment where POTUS’ phone call with her drops out as 18 minutes turn into four and even fewer is one of an arsenal of devastating hammers Bigelow drops on you.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
When this system is activated, heart rate slows, cortisol drops, and cognitive clarity usually improves.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, big gains can be followed by sharp reversals—so how has FFIV behaved after prior drops?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And if Bitcoin’s history of big drops and even bigger rebounds is any indication, Silbert may be right.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
In the Two and a Half Men season finale, a helicopter carrying a piano drops on Charlie Harper (Sheen) and kills him.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, costly mistakes — a Miles Sanders red zone fumble in the third quarter and three drops from CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter — gave the Eagles a slim 24-20 victory.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Use warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap, and a soft cloth.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
LaVon suggests gently cleansing the scalp with a refresher spray after sweating, followed by a few drops of lightweight oil like grapeseed.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Known for her surprise drops and strategic announcements, the singer often uses significant dates and stages to tease new music or major news.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Every week, Netflix drops a bunch of new content for viewers to stream from TV and movie studios all over the world.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Katie Wiseman The second the temperature drops below 75, some Hoosiers are ready to get their favorite sweaters.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
So Criscuolo drops them off, and her wife picks them up.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
As United’s right wing-back plays the ball inside to Fernandes, Mazraoui drops, drawing Josh Laurent upfield and further vacating the space for Amad to attack.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Tony & Ziva, the NCIS spinoff featuring the show’s longtime will-they-or-won’t-they investigators, drops on Paramount+.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
After thanking family and agents, at the very end the author drops the fact that as a child, her mother died from this cancer.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The first lady, meanwhile, is on a safari in Africa and hard to pin down, and a moment where POTUS’ phone call with her drops out as 18 minutes turn into four and even fewer is one of an arsenal of devastating hammers Bigelow drops on you.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
When this system is activated, heart rate slows, cortisol drops, and cognitive clarity usually improves.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
According to Champo, apply three to four drops onto the fingertips and massage where needed.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, big gains can be followed by sharp reversals—so how has FFIV behaved after prior drops?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And if Bitcoin’s history of big drops and even bigger rebounds is any indication, Silbert may be right.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
In the Two and a Half Men season finale, a helicopter carrying a piano drops on Charlie Harper (Sheen) and kills him.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, costly mistakes — a Miles Sanders red zone fumble in the third quarter and three drops from CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter — gave the Eagles a slim 24-20 victory.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Use warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap, and a soft cloth.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
LaVon suggests gently cleansing the scalp with a refresher spray after sweating, followed by a few drops of lightweight oil like grapeseed.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Known for her surprise drops and strategic announcements, the singer often uses significant dates and stages to tease new music or major news.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops
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The Miz throws a fastball that averages 99 mph and a slider that sits at 94 mph.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns during the game at Huntington Bank Field on September 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Regardless, that slight is the last thing Prater hears before Dexter plunges a knife into his heart.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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When policy, innovation, and business insight align, CCU stops being a piece of green rhetoric and becomes good business.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The buck stops with the humans.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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No More Harkening back to the classic storyline which introduced the world to Kingpin, this new card features art from Aniekan Udofia extremely reminiscent of the panel in which Spider-Man abandons his costume.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Escalating military pressure abandons the living hostages to their fate and leaves the bodies of those already dead buried forever in Gaza’s rubble.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Cumberland Falls is one of only two places in the world that regularly produces moonbows — a night-time rainbow created by moonlight refracting through water droplets.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Sep. 2025
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This tree produces consistently vibrant red foliage in the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 2025.
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