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)
Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 27 Jan. 2025
During the Mariel boatlift, the spot became a drop-off point for Cuban migrants who wanted to avoid the immigration officials waiting for them at official ports of entry.
—Nicolas Rivero, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Parents stayed long after drop-off to visit with other families.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
The biggest drop-off in the secondary was interceptions, which were cut in half.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The drop-offs are counted per residence, not per person residing in the home.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 27 Jan. 2025
During the Mariel boatlift, the spot became a drop-off point for Cuban migrants who wanted to avoid the immigration officials waiting for them at official ports of entry.
—Nicolas Rivero, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Parents stayed long after drop-off to visit with other families.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
The biggest drop-off in the secondary was interceptions, which were cut in half.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop (off)
Verb
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Regardless of the prevalence, finding ways to relieve the symptoms and decrease stress is essential.—
Ashley Olivine, Ph.D., MPH,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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But between 2001 and 2024, the county’s population increased by about 560,000 people, while the daily booking average decreased by about 27%, even including the recent rise.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The agency elevated its fight against climate change into a central pillar of U.S. development work akin to poverty reduction — a woeful distraction from its work in war zones and in countries suffering famine.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 Feb. 2025
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Other levers include responsible consumption, material reduction and refill/reuse.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And so my part was always diminished in his presence.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
2 Feb. 2025
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The production of melanocytes (skin cells that synthesize melanin) diminishes, leading to the appearance of gray hair.—
Marie Courtois,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Cook said an outcome without a major safety incident will be critical for businesses like his own that saw traffic drop following the New Year’s Day attack.—
Mark Guarino,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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What To Know This drop comes after a period of remarkable growth, during which his net worth soared from $262 billion before the 2024 election to a peak of $486 billion on December 18, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index—an astonishing increase of $224 billion.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Even so, Reynolds felt a connection and interest in the role that wouldn’t subside over the long development period.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Although rains are expected to subside Sunday evening into Monday, flash-flood and mudslide risks for the wildfire burn scar areas will persist through Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The statistics are alarming: teen mental health has plummeted since the widespread adoption of social media, with a particularly sharp decline following the pandemic’s surge in screen time.—
Raj Goyle,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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That’s all the more important for Champagne producers, as the sector has taken a nosedive in the past few years: Shipments fell 9.2 percent last year, and companies such a Mumm posted double-digit declines in sales during the most recent fiscal year.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But that’s not what’s happening here; Trump is seeking a full withdrawal and a halt to all payments, which will put an appreciable dent in the agency’s budget.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Google dominates search and no-one has yet to make much of a dent.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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More light rain fell periodically through the Bay Area on Monday, continuing a pattern that began Friday and ended a nearly month-long stretch without precipitation.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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But longer-term bond rates fell, because tariffs can weaken economic growth.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Drop (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20%28off%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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