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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
Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
The two kids search for his dad’s pool, and Bluey drops Winton from the sky into the deep end.
—Jean Garnett, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
At the heart of the discovery are tiny regions within a light wave where the intensity drops to zero.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Lindsay throws her phone at it; the coyote drops Burberry, who is bleeding everywhere.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Critical Loop’s system switches to on-site batteries and solar during those peak hours, then back to the grid when demand drops, saving the airport millions over years.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
As for sleeping quarters, the Kingfisher relies on Sussex's classic Rock 'n' Roll bed, which drops from two-seat rear passenger bench to bed in as little as six seconds.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
The first episode drops April 22.
—Ellie Austin, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The 10-episode final season drops weekly through the series finale on May 28.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
For anyone who has only ever experienced rain as something that gradually builds — a few drops, then more, then a steady fall — a wall of rain upends that expectation entirely.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
When online is treated as a distribution channel rather than a learning system, persistence drops, and skepticism rises.
—Ian Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Over the last year enrollment drops were pronounced, pulling down statewide numbers.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The go-to mix is warm water with a few drops of dish soap.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
The Go-To Cleaning Solution For most outdoor furniture, a simple mixture of warm water and a few drops of dish soap does the job beautifully.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Then the single drops and the video drops.
—Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
McDaniel says that the value of an antique drops dramatically when all the pieces aren’t included or when damage isn’t recognized.
—Shelby Deering, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
The youth suddenly drops to the ground as the crowd scatters.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
The two kids search for his dad’s pool, and Bluey drops Winton from the sky into the deep end.
—Jean Garnett, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
At the heart of the discovery are tiny regions within a light wave where the intensity drops to zero.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Lindsay throws her phone at it; the coyote drops Burberry, who is bleeding everywhere.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Critical Loop’s system switches to on-site batteries and solar during those peak hours, then back to the grid when demand drops, saving the airport millions over years.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
As for sleeping quarters, the Kingfisher relies on Sussex's classic Rock 'n' Roll bed, which drops from two-seat rear passenger bench to bed in as little as six seconds.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
The first episode drops April 22.
—Ellie Austin, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The 10-episode final season drops weekly through the series finale on May 28.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
To keep it simple, combine 1 cup of baking soda with 10 drops of your choice of citrus or lavender oil, then sprinkle it over soft surfaces such as carpets or upholstered furniture.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
For anyone who has only ever experienced rain as something that gradually builds — a few drops, then more, then a steady fall — a wall of rain upends that expectation entirely.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
When online is treated as a distribution channel rather than a learning system, persistence drops, and skepticism rises.
—Ian Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Over the last year enrollment drops were pronounced, pulling down statewide numbers.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The go-to mix is warm water with a few drops of dish soap.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
The Go-To Cleaning Solution For most outdoor furniture, a simple mixture of warm water and a few drops of dish soap does the job beautifully.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Then the single drops and the video drops.
—Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
McDaniel says that the value of an antique drops dramatically when all the pieces aren’t included or when damage isn’t recognized.
—Shelby Deering, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops
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At one point, one of his attackers grab’s Pierre’s hoodie and throws him to the ground.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Johnson recalled his young throws coach’s attention to detail.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Architectonics takes this murky style and plunges it to a new deep, incorporating the bronze gong and chime sounds of gamelan while burying his rhythms in dense, dubby layers of incense smoke.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the capsule plunges through the atmosphere, a communications blackout is anticipated as plasma builds up around the spacecraft and causes interference.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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If a person with HIV stops taking ART, the virus begins spreading again.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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The future of the investigation is uncertain, as the committee often stops investigating when lawmakers resign.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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But what happens when a poet abandons this essential tool?—
Patrick Dundon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2026
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The group quickly abandons the car, leaving the infant alone with at least one of the car doors open for an hour.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.—
Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, once an aristocratic mansion, falls somewhere between the avant-garde works at the Reina Sofia and the traditional Spanish art at the Prado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Instead, teen boys are quietly swapping first dates, awkward silences, and emotional guesswork for an AI girlfriend who never cancels, never argues, and always texts back.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The expectation of 24/7 accessibility – similar to an AI companion that responds instantly, never cancels and is never distracted – is not a reasonable standard for any human being to meet.—
Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Cuisinart Pure Indulgence Automatic Ice Cream Maker produces consistent ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fermentation produces postbiotics, which are beneficial compounds like enzymes that may further support digestion.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Birdville downs rival Richland Matthew Moore allowed 1 earned run while scattering 2 hits across 5 innings to lead North Richland Hills Birdville past North Richland Hills Richland 3-2 in a District 6-5A showdown on Tuesday night at Richland High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 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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“Drops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drops. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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