as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
my interest in photography has dropped off over the years
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
the drop-off in movie attendance was the greatest in more than a decade
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Recent Examples of drop (off)
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Unlike most doorbells that only show faces, this one adds a second downward-facing camera to monitor package drop-offs.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Clear out old electronics by researching local drop-off sites for safe disposal.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Miami Beach drop-off locations Miami Beach has designated all four of its fire stations as collection sites.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
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Noun
The Legislature’s independent fiscal analysts have also raised concerns that the state’s books remain vulnerable to the specter of a deep drop-off in the stock market.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Unlike most doorbells that only show faces, this one adds a second downward-facing camera to monitor package drop-offs.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Clear out old electronics by researching local drop-off sites for safe disposal.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Miami Beach drop-off locations Miami Beach has designated all four of its fire stations as collection sites.
—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop (off)
Verb
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Plus, new windows are more energy efficient than old ones, meaning a summer installation can decrease your energy bill now and when temperatures drop in the fall and winter.
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Doubles players fear for their tennis future after being told by the ATP Tour that prize money and tournament sizes will decrease significantly starting in 2028.
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In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.
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Voltage reductions were also happening earlier in the day in parts of Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Westchester, Con Edison spokesperson Jamie McShane told CNN.
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Historically, after that period, the chances of survival without a water source diminish rapidly.
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Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
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The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.
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Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
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Without tick bites, red meat, or dairy to incite it, the immune response will subside eventually.
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A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
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Surveys showing a decline in Americans who see democracy as important.
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This decision stems from chronic staffing shortages, crumbling infrastructure, budget constraints, and a substantial decline in the federal inmate population, which peaked in 2013 and has since fallen by nearly 30%.
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The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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However, Norman Powell appears likely to leave in free agency, and paired with the loss of Herro, that puts a serious dent in the team’s non-Antetokounmpo/Bam Adebayo arsenal.
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The Padres will get four more games in Los Angeles next week to put a dent in those numbers.
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“Drop (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20%28off%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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