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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In Texas, measles immunization rates in the state and kindergarteners dropped around two and a half percent between 2019 and 2023, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
—Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Overnight, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 13.2%, the biggest single day percentage drop since October 1997, according to The Journal.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In Texas, measles immunization rates in the state and kindergarteners dropped around two and a half percent between 2019 and 2023, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
—Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
Extensive work on the building included moving the entrance from its side back to to the original front and removing drop ceilings that covered the original beam work.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Overnight, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 13.2%, the biggest single day percentage drop since October 1997, according to The Journal.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop
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Several viral videos have captured audiences of the blockbuster video game adaptation going wild, throwing food and drink, and trashing auditoriums.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Because nobody buys a mechanical watch and throws it away six months later.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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But last year, their slugging percentage against four-seamers plunged by 115 points, the largest decline by any team in the sport.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The announcement prompted a jump in financial markets, which had plunged after the president unveiled the tariffs days earlier.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
10 Apr. 2025
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hansi Flick will surely remember the outstanding save from former Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian to stop Jules Kounde in the second half, as well as the last-minute cross from Raphinha that Robert Lewandowski or Fermin Lopez failed to tap in.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Heading them is none other than Robert Keller, who wasn’t killed after all, and now blames his big bro for abandoning him.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Indonesian government was floating a moratorium to stop the construction of new hotels, villas and nightclubs in Bali, in an effort to curb over tourism—an idea that was abandoned at the start of the year.—
Michelle Tchea,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite hitting every green in regulation that Sunday, McIlroy couldn’t get any putts to fall and finished in third place, two shots behind Cameron Smith.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The government last month canceled $400 million in funding for Columbia and threatened to withhold billions more, accusing the university in New York of not doing enough to combat antisemitism and to ensure student safety amid last year's Gaza encampment campus protests.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Titans recently cancelled pre-draft workouts with Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, all but guaranteeing that Ward is the pick here.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Directed by Joachim Rønning, the movie also stars Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan and Gillian Anderson. Leto, Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Emma Ludbrook and Steven Lisberger produce, while Russell Allen executive produces.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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But the creative minds that produced these vehicles didn’t restrict their thinking to punchy visuals.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
5 Apr. 2025
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McGhie hit 20 3s in the first round, 21 in the semifinals and 20 in the championship round to defeat Missouri’s Caleb Gill, who downed 15 3s in the title round.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Please send your reports of hail and/or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Newport at 1-800-889-6889.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Drop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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