drops (off)

present tense third-person singular of drop (off)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops (off)
Verb
  • Some peptides are naturally produced in the body, such as insulin; which is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that decreases blood sugar levels.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • As traffic in the waterway decreases, the oil market is facing the same squeeze that has taken millions of barrels offline per day since March.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Fauci’s decision diminishes the potential for fireworks between Fauci and the chairman.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Basic economics suggests that as the supply of food via grocery stores diminishes, prices rise.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • Eventually, the helicopter ejaculates a waterfall from its door, and the storm subsides.
    Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • And once the temp subsides, a secret weapon like this can hide away in your hall closet until things heat up again.
    Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Investors need to put into perspective how stock market declines, free cash flow patterns and capex fit together, both conceptually and historically.
    Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Cole declines Gwayne Hightower’s offer to serve his house and move to Oldtown.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 July 2026
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“Drops (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drops%20%28off%29. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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