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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
Kendra Davenport,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Market Memories drops June 26 and will be available at the Davis Farmers Market and Davis Food Coop, UC Davis stores, Ace Hardware and other locations.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
On all four platforms, the SecureLine VPN offers a kill switch to prevent accidental transmission of unprotected data if the VPN connection drops.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Social media users can visit Aldi's Instagram page to see which theme drops next.
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Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Continue reading … DEEP POCKETS — Joe Rogan drops bombshell claim about who targeted his podcast during pandemic.
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FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Los Angeles firefighter watches outside the Lineage cold storage facility as a helicopter drops water in Boyle Heights on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
This is the moment where Beulah drops to the ground, her ultimate fate left unknown when the credits roll.
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Noel Murray,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
These fish enter a hibernation-like state when the water temperature drops below 45 degrees, lying inactively on river and lake bottoms until spring warms things again.
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Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Some of the individuals charged in the indictment unsealed Wednesday were inmates at prisons around the country and used cellphones to schedule drops at various prisons.
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Luke Barr,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Canadian quartet Truck Violence have been sloshing together these subgenres in a ruthless manner for several years now, and their sophomore album and debut for the Flenser aims for even higher drops between those peaks and valleys.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
The indictment also charges four current and former federal inmates accused of coordinating drops using contraband cellphones.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
Save 20% on household essentials 📲 USA TODAY Shopping has the deals, trends and drops.
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Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Mix a few drops of mild dish soap into a bucket of warm water.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
An aerial view of the building Thursday night showed large plumes of white smoke emanating from the rooftop as helicopters made water drops.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Women today make up over half of the workforce but hold only about one in four C-suite roles, and that number drops even further for women of color.
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Kendra Davenport,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Market Memories drops June 26 and will be available at the Davis Farmers Market and Davis Food Coop, UC Davis stores, Ace Hardware and other locations.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
On all four platforms, the SecureLine VPN offers a kill switch to prevent accidental transmission of unprotected data if the VPN connection drops.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Social media users can visit Aldi's Instagram page to see which theme drops next.
—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Continue reading … DEEP POCKETS — Joe Rogan drops bombshell claim about who targeted his podcast during pandemic.
—
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Los Angeles firefighter watches outside the Lineage cold storage facility as a helicopter drops water in Boyle Heights on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
This is the moment where Beulah drops to the ground, her ultimate fate left unknown when the credits roll.
—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
These fish enter a hibernation-like state when the water temperature drops below 45 degrees, lying inactively on river and lake bottoms until spring warms things again.
—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Noun
Gorgeous fragrance of wildflowers and pear drops with lots of juicy peach flavors on the palate, balanced by fresh acidity.
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Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Some of the individuals charged in the indictment unsealed Wednesday were inmates at prisons around the country and used cellphones to schedule drops at various prisons.
—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Canadian quartet Truck Violence have been sloshing together these subgenres in a ruthless manner for several years now, and their sophomore album and debut for the Flenser aims for even higher drops between those peaks and valleys.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
The indictment also charges four current and former federal inmates accused of coordinating drops using contraband cellphones.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
Save 20% on household essentials 📲 USA TODAY Shopping has the deals, trends and drops.
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Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Mix a few drops of mild dish soap into a bucket of warm water.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
An aerial view of the building Thursday night showed large plumes of white smoke emanating from the rooftop as helicopters made water drops.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops
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On Harmony, their sophomore album, the duo gleefully throws dubstep, nu-metal, and trap in a blender with the lid off, letting their influences splatter the walls and drawing out their initials.
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Meyer's feature debut follows Frankie (Stewart) and Molly (Shawkat), a pair of pot-loving best friends who get mixed up in a case of mistaken identity that throws their lives into chaos.
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In six parts, The American Revolution, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, plunges us into the momentous war that led to the nation’s founding.
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At times comical, each of these stories swerves and plunges deep into dark truths of human nature.
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Burke won the Stanley Cup as Anaheim’s general manager in 2007, one of several front-office stops for him, along with time spent as the NHL’s director of hockey operations.
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The nose stops registering any single note and the room just smells busy.
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Jessie is thrilled, but her enthusiasm is crushingly fleeting, as Emily abandons Jessie with other items in a donation box on the side of the road.
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In its third season, the prequel series holds onto the former tactic but abandons the latter — to its betterment.
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Otherwise, falls, trampling, injuries and deaths could occur.
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Leah Lewis stars as introverted Ellie, who falls for popular girl Aster (Alexxis Lemire) while writing love letters to her on behalf of a male friend.
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When American Airlines cancels a flight, the airline will rebook you on the next flight with available seats, according to its website.
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On the Airbnb website, every booking is covered with protections, offering rebooking options and sometimes refunds if the host doesn’t respond to communication, cancels last minute or lists the property inaccurately.
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What’s more, the conditions attached to AB 2074 — onsite affordable homes, prevailing wages and workforce development opportunities — ensure that the state’s public investment produces broad benefits for our communities.
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In Illinois specifically, Constellation produces sufficient baseline electricity to fulfill the standard energy demands of over eight million residential homes.
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Springtown takes edge in 7-4A race, downs Decatur Springtown got the inside track on the District 7-4A championship after beating Decatur 4-2 in 8 innings on Monday night at Decatur High School.
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.
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“Drops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drops. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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