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as in dung
droppings plural
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
the only bad part about owning a rabbit was cleaning the droppings out of the litter box every night
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as in cancelation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the dropping of an act from the talent show should bring it in on time
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as in throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
I dropped the fly ball drop the anchor
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as in plunging
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 stopping
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 abandoning
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 falling
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 cancelling
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
drop that plan in favor of another
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as in producing
to bring forth from the womb
the cow dropped her calf early this morning
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as in downing
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 losing
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 dripping
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
the cold glass dropped condensation
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as in paying
to hand over or use up in payment
I dropped $50 on these shoes
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as in mentioning
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 reducing
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 dying
to stop living
during the Black Death people all over Asia and Europe were dropping like flies
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Recent Examples of dropping
Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Four of them had been released prior to the full-length dropping, but now the rest of the cuts, which were saved until the project was made available in full, are landing on Billboard lists as well.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Real Madrid beat Leganes 3-0 on Sunday to capitalise on Barcelona dropping points again.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Both Trump and Rahm Emanuel, then the mayor of Chicago, publicly disagreed with the dropping of charges against Smollett.
—EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Goldilocks bench was properly lit and properly spaced but mostly covered in bird droppings.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Four of them had been released prior to the full-length dropping, but now the rest of the cuts, which were saved until the project was made available in full, are landing on Billboard lists as well.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Real Madrid beat Leganes 3-0 on Sunday to capitalise on Barcelona dropping points again.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Both Trump and Rahm Emanuel, then the mayor of Chicago, publicly disagreed with the dropping of charges against Smollett.
—EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropping
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The resort itself, a modern build of canvas, stone, and walls of concrete mixed with elephant dung (an ode to the pachyderms and a textural accent) has an intimate atmosphere and just 10 suites.Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
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Despite the official ban, about 6% of the 1140 sampling events included cattle dung.ByGeoffrey Kamadi, science.org, 10 Sep. 2024
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Ariana Grande Grande wore a plunging black-and-white tweed minidress over sheer black tights.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The look featured a plunging neckline and an intricate black pattern.Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Nothing is stopping you from trying out things.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z made a surprise appearance at the premiere to support their 12-year-old, stopping for rare photos on the red carpet.Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Videos on social media showed Syrian forces abandoning their posts and melting away.Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Surveillance footage showed the suspect fleeing the scene on a bicycle, abandoning it in Central Park, and later boarding a bus at a station in Upper Manhattan.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Companies that fail to do so risk falling behind as consumers, investors, and regulators demand higher standards.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Digitalization Is Not Really Optional Anymore With rising expectations around sustainability and resource management, sticking with old systems can put any business at risk of falling behind.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lead stars Witherspoon and Ferrell both producing alongside Conor Welch, Lauren Neustadter, and Jessica Elbaum.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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Witherspoon and producing partner Neustadter are executive producing through Hello Sunshine, as well as Marc Platt.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Bulldogs handed the Longhorns their only loss this season, downing Texas 30-15 on the road on October 19.Wayne Sterling, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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Russia's Defense Ministry reported downing 36 Ukrainian drones overnight Saturday and early Sunday.David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2024
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The Monarchs haven’t come close to losing all season thanks to a dominating defense and an offense that relies on running back Jordon Davison and quarterback Dash Beierly, who are committed to Oregon and Washington, respectively.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jones has been fighting to avoid losing his X account again, fearing it would be sold as part of his bankruptcy estate.Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropping. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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