DROPS OFF Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

drops (off)

verb

present tense third-person singular of drop (off)

as in decreases

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually my interest in photography has dropped off over the years

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In addition, insulin sensitivity — or how effectively the body responds to the hormone insulin — also generally decreases at night.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The drink—also known simply as beet juice—decreases inflammation and is rich in nitrates, which help relax blood vessels and allow blood to flow more freely.

— Christina Manian, HEALTH, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of decreases

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Pyrad works by instantaneously thickening when exposed to fire, forming a char that diminishes heat exposure, extinguishes flames, and decreases the risk of third-degree burns.

— Derek Rose, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
By effectively raising the threshold in the playoffs, the NFL acknowledges that over-officiating diminishes the product and that marginal penalties should not decide its most important games.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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Chadchart said despite the heavy rain, flooding should recede once the rain subsides, as city officials are working to drain floodwaters as quickly as possible.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Ideally, those refugees would remain in human care for years or even decades until the mussel invasion subsides.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

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