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)
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
That trend mostly continued until a drop-off in the early ’90s, followed by another sharp decline in 2011.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Rideshare users’ advice on several social media sites, including Reddit, is to set your drop-off point at least a block or two away from the main entrance — perhaps near the Frost Museum or Arsht Center — and that can help drivers get to you.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
How do Amazon shoppers return items at these store drop-offs?
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The rise can be attributed to a number of factors, with some research pointing to a drop-off in stimulus funds after COVID-19 as one of the catalysts.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
That trend mostly continued until a drop-off in the early ’90s, followed by another sharp decline in 2011.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Rideshare users’ advice on several social media sites, including Reddit, is to set your drop-off point at least a block or two away from the main entrance — perhaps near the Frost Museum or Arsht Center — and that can help drivers get to you.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
How do Amazon shoppers return items at these store drop-offs?
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop (off)
Verb
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the war in Iran rages on, both rising oil prices and consumers’ decreasing desire to jet-set in uncertain times hang like a dark cloud over the industry, threatening to upend air travel across the world.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Construction will then move to East Belknap Street, starting May 11, through June 5, with the same lane reductions in place.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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WaterWorks provides up to $300 annually off total water and sewer bills, a reduction of about 33% for roughly 1,000 customers per year.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some of the gags are inspired, some are exasperating, none of them are presented in a way that suggests the filmmakers know the difference, and all of them are shoved down your throat until they’re diminished enough to swallow.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Consider a misting device or a drop fountain.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With a $300 price drop, this is a rare chance to grab a professional-grade, 49-inch curved monitor for a mid-range price.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tony Buxton, a climate and energy attorney at a legal and lobbying firm in Maine, told the WSJ that opposition to AI data centers in the state is unlikely to subside.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Efstathopoulos expects the speech to further fuel the risk-off sentiment as investors wait for uncertainty to subside.—
Anniek Bao,Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Estrogen decline is linked to higher total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft saw its stock fall 23% over the first quarter, more than the 7% decline of the tech-heavy NASDAQ, marking the worst quarter for its share price since 2008.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rise of Kalshi and Polymarket — major players in the fast-growing world of prediction markets — could put a dent in those revenues, Lang fears.—
Todd Bookman,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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There was also a large dent on the van's hood.—
Anna Meiler,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s led to a generation of kids being treated as Big Tech guinea pigs and falling student achievement scores.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The follow-up Saturday just fell short of also being special.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Drop (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20%28off%29. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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