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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
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Those gains marked a stunning reversal from their near double-digit percentage point drops this week.
—Liz Napolitano,arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
This winter’s harsh run is intensifying, with some of the coldest air so far this season plunging into Michigan this weekend as a mass of Arctic air drops south from Canada.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Because of its lingering ripening period, some gardeners wait until the fruit drops before consuming it.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The other shoe drops that deepens the love, but that also tests some of their personal limits.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
UConn keeps winning, but drops a spot in the AP Poll?
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
E’Shawn is committed for eight months and this guy drops him.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Also, as the temperature drops, so does your tire’s pressure.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Kidder says if scent is the goal, then a few drops of essential oil mixed into baking soda works well.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Some retailers report revenue drops of 50% to 80% as customers stay home out of fear.
—Alessandro Piazza, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
When you're even slightly dehydrated, your body’s ability to produce energy drops.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Head coach Sean Payton expressed strength in Denver’s WR room at the trade deadline, but the Broncos finished with the second-most drops of any NFL team in 2025 and Payton fired receivers coach Keary Colbert after the season.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … PANIC PLAYBOOK – School board members slam 'fearmongering' over immigration as attendance drops.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For a do-it-yourself option, AAA suggests mixing one part isopropyl alcohol with two parts water and a few drops of dish soap.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The collection drops on Moschino’s e-commerce platform and at its flagship on Milan’s Via Spiga on Friday.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Those gains marked a stunning reversal from their near double-digit percentage point drops this week.
—Liz Napolitano,arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
This winter’s harsh run is intensifying, with some of the coldest air so far this season plunging into Michigan this weekend as a mass of Arctic air drops south from Canada.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Because of its lingering ripening period, some gardeners wait until the fruit drops before consuming it.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The other shoe drops that deepens the love, but that also tests some of their personal limits.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
UConn keeps winning, but drops a spot in the AP Poll?
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
E’Shawn is committed for eight months and this guy drops him.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Also, as the temperature drops, so does your tire’s pressure.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
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Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Kidder says if scent is the goal, then a few drops of essential oil mixed into baking soda works well.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Some retailers report revenue drops of 50% to 80% as customers stay home out of fear.
—Alessandro Piazza, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
When you're even slightly dehydrated, your body’s ability to produce energy drops.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Head coach Sean Payton expressed strength in Denver’s WR room at the trade deadline, but the Broncos finished with the second-most drops of any NFL team in 2025 and Payton fired receivers coach Keary Colbert after the season.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … PANIC PLAYBOOK – School board members slam 'fearmongering' over immigration as attendance drops.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For a do-it-yourself option, AAA suggests mixing one part isopropyl alcohol with two parts water and a few drops of dish soap.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops
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The long-term answer is Joyce, who throws 105 mph and can be dominant.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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So people tend to define antisemitism in a way that excuses their side, and that throws all of the blame on the other side.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wang specializes in balancing tragedy with mirth (see her award-winning film The Farewell), though Expats plunges deeper into grief and darkness.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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How far this arctic air plunges south will determine the scope of a winter storm in the making.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
19 Jan. 2026
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After the initial stomach issues subside, the toxin continues to invade the liver cells and stops them from making RNA (ribonucleic acid), which the body needs to make healing and protective proteins.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In turn, breathing nearly stops, and its brain activity becomes barely detectable.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Here, Segall abandons all instruments to concentrate on vocals, leaving his session players to gel into a real band.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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What else is going on A Maserati driver kills a man and a dog crossing a Sherman Oaks street, flees the scene and then abandons the car.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Only a few are still running Commissioner Natalie Orbis, who also sponsored the measure, said the buses were sold to the public as both an environmental win and a cost-saving investment — but that promise falls apart if the buses break down far more often than their diesel counterparts.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Perry, PhD, has spent most of her scientific life thinking about how the body moves energy around—how glucose rises and falls, how tissues compete for fuel, and how metabolism shifts during illness.—
Avi Patel,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, for personal reasons, Brooks cancels at the last minute.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The ports will now be re-tendered, a move that cancels CK Hutchison’s 25-year contract.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada, Ohio, produces the footballs for the big game.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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On Air Fest debuted in 2018, and produces festivals in Brooklyn and Los Angeles.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 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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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 8 Feb. 2026.
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