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
John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
After Trump was elected president in November, Smith dropped the cases against him entirely.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
According to Biba de Sousa, apply a few drops of the serum to the face, neck, and décolleté post-cleanser and toner.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Less Coverage For At-Risk Areas Coverage options for California homeowners in at-risk zones have already dropped dramatically in recent years.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
After Trump was elected president in November, Smith dropped the cases against him entirely.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
Hill had 12 drops last season, second-most in the league, and Waddle had eight drops this season, which was tied for ninth.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
According to Biba de Sousa, apply a few drops of the serum to the face, neck, and décolleté post-cleanser and toner.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop
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Ben was also reported to have a habit of throwing himself back and hitting his head.—
Stephanie Slifer,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Just as the Season 1 finale amped up the stakes by expanding the show’s scale in revealing that there were dozens of other silos, the Season 2 finale expands the timeline of the show by throwing things back to the past.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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The impact has been devastating: multi-million-dollar homes reduced to rubble, widespread power outages plunging neighborhoods into darkness, thousands of residents displaced, and even major theme parks forced to temporarily close their gates.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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When his boss’ daughter goes missing, Levon’s mission to find her plunges him into a world of corruption.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Jan. 2025
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Smoking has been linked to the formation of spider veins, so stop or limit smoking to reduce your risk.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 Jan. 2025
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Facebook’s recent announcement to stop fact-checking posts is an ominous signal.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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But the consistent presence of drug rehabilitation and criminal offenses dominating the background of potential candidates for the award led the league to eventually abandon it.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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It had been abandoned but the girl, Blessing Aoci, was nowhere to be found.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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On paper, the movie is a very American epic—the rise and fall of a master builder, told as extravagantly as possible on 70-millimeter VistaVision, a largely obsolete film format that was predominantly used in the 1950s and ’60s.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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This is a negligible amount compared with the more than 3.5 inches that fall during that period in an average year.—
Ned Kleiner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Premieres, events, and film and TV productions are being canceled across the city.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Several other school districts in the region have also cancelled classes Wednesday, including the Glendale Unified School District, the Alhambra Unified School District, South Pasadena Unified School District, South Pasadena Unified School District and Burbank Unified School District.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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She’s been invited to sit front row at Saint Laurent, which produced the movie and dressed her for several of her events.—
Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Jan. 2025
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Each student designer produced 12 ensembles featured some traditional as well as creative ideas featuring sustainability and inspired designs regarding self-care and mental health.—
Brian T. Krista,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2025
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In another fatal accident on Christmas Day, an Azerbaijan Air flight was reportedly downed by Russian air defense systems over Kazakhstan.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Irish entered the Playoff as the No. 7 seed and handled No. 10 Indiana in comfortable fashion before downing No. 2 Georgia (23-10) and defeating No. 6 Penn State (27-24) via a last-minute interception and field goal.—
Lauren Merola,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Drop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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