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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
Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Social media drops other people’s lives, bodies and achievements into your morning before your own day has been anchored.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
However, representation drops sharply over time and falls even further at senior leadership levels.
—Tarika Barrett, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Limited drops generate urgency whilst waitlists build status.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Coors Banquet x Wrangler Collection drops just as the summer music festival season begins to heat up.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Voter turnout typically drops about 40% in runoffs, meaning a small fraction of voters make the final decision on who represents their entire community.
—Jay Shuler, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The Third Star drops on Netflix on May 29, giving the players just enough time to tune in before their first match, versus Morocco in New Jersey on June 13.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 May 2026
As the days pass the urge to cram in another workshop or an extra treatment drops away.
—Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Some rate drops are slowing, including the nights of four of seven matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
—Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Novo shares are still down about 15% year-to-date, mostly due to double-digit drops following a gloomy guidance and a trial which showed its next-generation weight-loss drug CagriSema failed to match Lilly’s Zepbound’s efficacy.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The rate of bone loss is steepest in the first several years after estrogen drops.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Democrats should demand that Platner step aside before the next bomb drops.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The tradition dates back to 2014 and typically includes a mix of content drops, photo releases, performances, and events that span the days surrounding the anniversary.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
As of this writing, ModRetro confirmed that 246 of the N64's North American releases play without issue, 23 have minor issues such as frame rate drops, and another 23 have major issues, such as not starting up at all.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Béis has expanded its offerings over the last few years to include kid-friendly luggage, stylish diaper bags, gym bags, commuter totes, and even fun, limited-edition color drops and collaborations.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Verb
The voting period typically opens an hour or two after the episode drops.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Social media drops other people’s lives, bodies and achievements into your morning before your own day has been anchored.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
However, representation drops sharply over time and falls even further at senior leadership levels.
—Tarika Barrett, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Limited drops generate urgency whilst waitlists build status.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Coors Banquet x Wrangler Collection drops just as the summer music festival season begins to heat up.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Voter turnout typically drops about 40% in runoffs, meaning a small fraction of voters make the final decision on who represents their entire community.
—Jay Shuler, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The Third Star drops on Netflix on May 29, giving the players just enough time to tune in before their first match, versus Morocco in New Jersey on June 13.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 May 2026
As the days pass the urge to cram in another workshop or an extra treatment drops away.
—Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
Noun
The latter is no small feat because supersonic speed dramatically changes the aerodynamics of an aircraft, making missile launches or bomb drops extremely difficult, to put it mildly.
—David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Some rate drops are slowing, including the nights of four of seven matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
—Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Novo shares are still down about 15% year-to-date, mostly due to double-digit drops following a gloomy guidance and a trial which showed its next-generation weight-loss drug CagriSema failed to match Lilly’s Zepbound’s efficacy.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The rate of bone loss is steepest in the first several years after estrogen drops.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Democrats should demand that Platner step aside before the next bomb drops.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The tradition dates back to 2014 and typically includes a mix of content drops, photo releases, performances, and events that span the days surrounding the anniversary.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
As of this writing, ModRetro confirmed that 246 of the N64's North American releases play without issue, 23 have minor issues such as frame rate drops, and another 23 have major issues, such as not starting up at all.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Béis has expanded its offerings over the last few years to include kid-friendly luggage, stylish diaper bags, gym bags, commuter totes, and even fun, limited-edition color drops and collaborations.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops
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That is, until a conversation about having children throws their relationship into a tailspin.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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The next season will follow up with the pair after the season-one finale, in which newcomer Hunter Davenport (Charlie Evans) throws a wrench in Dean and Allie’s secret relationship.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
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The jump plunges 364ft towards the Zambezi River below.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The main channel seen in the images measures about 6 miles (10 kilometers) wide and plunges roughly 1,640 feet (500 meters) deep.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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The city’s easy-to-use tram system has stops just two blocks away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Four stops along the way offer free refreshments from highlighted local businesses.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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The brand channels its Ukrainian roots with beautiful embroidery on traditional silhouettes, then easily shifts into contemporary minimalism with an edge that never abandons its cultural and aesthetic roots.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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But when Spurs are trailing, Romero often abandons his defensive position and goes hunting for the ball, seemingly ignoring tactical instructions.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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No two film or TV shoots are alike, as each director and team of department heads have to find their own unique rhythm that falls somewhere on a spectrum between meticulous storyboarding and completely improvising on set.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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For elderly patients, prolonged stays in hallways increase the risks of delirium, falls, sleep deprivation, loss of dignity, and prolonged recovery.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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While their devices come with a year of Google AI Pro, valued at $240, upgrading to the premium Gemini AI Ultra tier permanently cancels this bundled subscription.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Federal Judge Kathleen Williams of Miami District Court accordingly ordered the case dismissed with prejudice, while noting that the move cancels an upcoming deadline related to her efforts to scrutinize the matter.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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The company also produces compact robots such as the MiniCobo and Mini 2, aimed at education, research, hospitality, and small-scale automation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Lisa Mierke also executive produces along with Alex Plapinger and James Merrill, Sean Buckelew and Benjy Brooke for Green Street Pictures, which also serves as the studio.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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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.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Drops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drops. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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