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verb

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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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2
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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drop

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noun

ˈdräp How to pronounce drop (audio)
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as in bead
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass a drop of water fell from the leaky faucet every few seconds

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as in depth
distance measured from the top to the bottom of something a drop of 10 feet from the roof to the ground

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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
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Many tenants can’t afford rent, even though prices have largely been frozen for the last four years and home values are dropping. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Once temperatures consistently drop below 50°F or when plants are moved indoors, Crumbley recommends washing them thoroughly once a month. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
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After all, rural communities rely heavily on that gubmint for all manner of necessary goods, from aid to farmers to our regional hospital, itself on life support as Medicaid funding drops. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Roller coasters are designed to deliver thrills through sudden drops, sharp turns and rapid changes in speed, but what kinds of injuries can these forces cause? — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop
  1. throw
  2. plunge
  3. stop
  4. abandon
  5. fall
  6. cancel
  7. produce
  8. down
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  • Young men from the village threw stones back, Khrzhanovskiy said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • That sudden ascent, for a band spiritually in league with the Velvet Underground and Suicide, led some to wonder what exactly happened behind the social media scenes to get them there (one conspiratorial phrase got thrown around in particular).
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of throw
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  • Kardashian’s dress, form-fitted with cap sleeves and a plunging neckline, was ornately patterned.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • By then, the plane had plunged fourteen thousand feet in just twenty-nine seconds, according to data from Flightradar24, an aviation-tracking firm.
    — Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of plunge
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  • The city’s public works team and its Parks, Recreation and Marine bureau were working to secure it, putting up sandbags and rebuilding the berm to stop water intrusion.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Kodiak says its autonomous system is designed to identify emergency vehicles, stopped vehicles, lane closures and accident scenes.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of stop
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  • Executives from ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies abandoned the event, the FT reported, due to the potential danger.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In Peru, the world’s largest catcher of anchovies, the fishing industry collapsed after the tiny baitfish abandoned the country’s waters for cooler northern climes.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of abandon
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  • But the opening period didn’t end without a scary moment, as Antetokounmpo fell hard on his back side after being fouled on a dunk attempt late in the first quarter.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Shares of Oracle fell about 9% amid a broader downturn for stocks of top AI stakeholders.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of fall
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  • Classes, activities and athletic events across Bend-La Pine Schools are canceled tomorrow, the district announced.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Ossoff last year also pressed Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin for canceling public health and environmental grants.
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of cancel
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  • The three colors are mixed in different combinations and ratios, producing 16 different shades.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In particular, genes involved in the function of Jonathan's mitochondria -- which are structures inside cells that produce energy -- appeared similar to those from a 5-year-old tortoise named Hatchling.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of produce
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  • Parts of southern Alabama also were flooded, with officials in Mobile reporting downed trees and power lines.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Weatherford downs Arlington Lamar Weatherford picked up a crucial 35-28 win over Arlington Lamar on Friday, moving into the District 3-6A playoff hunt.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026
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