Synonyms of drop
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as in to throw 
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as in to plunge
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as in to stop
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as in to abandon
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as in to fall
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as in to cancel
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as in to produce
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as in to down
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as in to lose
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as in to drip
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as in to pay
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as in to mention
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as in to reduce
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as in to die
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as in bead
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as in depth
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as in dip
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as in decrease
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as in advantage
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as in to throw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
I dropped the fly ball drop the anchor
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as in to plunge
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 to stop
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 to abandon
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 to fall
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 to cancel
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
drop that plan in favor of another
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as in to produce
to bring forth from the womb
the cow dropped her calf early this morning
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as in to down
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 to lose
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 to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
the cold glass dropped condensation
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as in to pay
to hand over or use up in payment
I dropped $50 on these shoes
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as in to mention
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 to reduce
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 to die
to stop living
during the Black Death people all over Asia and Europe were dropping like flies
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as in dip
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 decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
a huge drop in pressure
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as in advantage
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 drop
Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The talent agency William Morris Endeavor dropped Baldoni as a client after Lively’s filing, Ari Emanuel, chief executive of the agency’s parent company, Endeavor, told the Times.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Claire Franken, TVLine, 31 Dec. 2024
Roberto De Zerbi’s 20 months in charge ended in May by mutual consent, with a drop of five places to 11th across two seasons being less significant than an unbridgeable difference of opinion with owner-chairman Tony Bloom about the club’s recruitment model.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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But a loss to the Seahawks, and a victory by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday would move the Buccaneers into the No. 3 slot and drop the Rams to No. 4, pitting them against the Detroit Lions or Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The talent agency William Morris Endeavor dropped Baldoni as a client after Lively’s filing, Ari Emanuel, chief executive of the agency’s parent company, Endeavor, told the Times.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Viewers on the West Coast can catch the ball drop at 9 pm PT, and celebrate with a replay of the ball drop at 12 am PT.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 31 Dec. 2024
Roberto De Zerbi’s 20 months in charge ended in May by mutual consent, with a drop of five places to 11th across two seasons being less significant than an unbridgeable difference of opinion with owner-chairman Tony Bloom about the club’s recruitment model.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop
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When finished, roll the floss into a ball and throw it in the garbage (never flush it).Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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Julius Randle scoffed at Gobert and also threw his hands up.Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Novo Nordisk shares plunged 17.8% after the Danish pharmaceutical company reported disappointing trial results for a new weight loss drug.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Container Store has posted losses for each of its last two fiscal years, while sales have plunged about 23% over that time.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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As a way to stop the masses from tearing their outfits apart, brides started tossing their garters into the crowd.Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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The layoff allowed Stockton three weeks to run the first-team offense in practice and Kirby Smart to look for ways to stop Jeremiyah Love and Riley Leonard. Prediction: Remember Cardale Jones?Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Barney and Nutmeg are believed to have been abandoned in the Clinton Township area.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Vigny did in fact abandon the literary rat race for his country estate and quit publishing while continuing to write for himself.Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Jan. 2025
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During the dot-com boom, many bearish voices on Wall Street fell silent, and some left their jobs, as their firms sought to profit from the boom by promoting or investing in Internet and tech stocks.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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By Tuesday, an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow could fall across parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, with some higher elevations, including northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, seeing up to 12 inches.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Several other school districts in the region have also cancelled classes Wednesday, including the Glendale Unified School District, the Alhambra Unified School District, South Pasadena Unified School District, South Pasadena Unified School District and Burbank Unified School District.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Pasadena Unified School District canceled classes for the remainder of the week.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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This story was produced in partnership with KFF Health News.Sarah Boden, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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Though the meteor shower doesn’t last long, the Quadrantids make up for their short duration by producing fireballs.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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Severe weather conditions may also cause power outages and downed trees.Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Denver jumped to an early two-touchdown lead and downed Kansas City 38-0 at Empower Field at Mile High.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Drop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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