as in decreases
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-offs
The drop-offs are often emotional for the families and Leon's crew.
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CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
While the Bridgmans were among the first iguana drop-offs, hundreds more followed.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Noble’s mother-in-law, who is in her mid-50s, lives just 15 minutes away and watches her 3-year-old granddaughter three days a week, making drop-offs simple and convenient.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Lock mode proved invaluable on loose climbs, Hill Descent took the stress out of steep drop-offs, and Auto seamlessly shuffled between two- and four-wheel drive as conditions changed.
—Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
Pick-ups and drop-offs will be kept outside the parade parameters.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The project will also include a redesign of the hospital’s ambulance bays to include six total bays, three for drop-offs and three for staging.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
Multiple tornado warnings have been issued early Thursday morning as severe storms moved across the Oklahoma City metro, marking the first warnings of 2026 while work commutes and school drop-offs were underway.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Schools can request waivers if the rule disrupts pick-ups or drop-offs.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
While the Bridgmans were among the first iguana drop-offs, hundreds more followed.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Noble’s mother-in-law, who is in her mid-50s, lives just 15 minutes away and watches her 3-year-old granddaughter three days a week, making drop-offs simple and convenient.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Lock mode proved invaluable on loose climbs, Hill Descent took the stress out of steep drop-offs, and Auto seamlessly shuffled between two- and four-wheel drive as conditions changed.
—Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
Pick-ups and drop-offs will be kept outside the parade parameters.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The project will also include a redesign of the hospital’s ambulance bays to include six total bays, three for drop-offs and three for staging.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
Multiple tornado warnings have been issued early Thursday morning as severe storms moved across the Oklahoma City metro, marking the first warnings of 2026 while work commutes and school drop-offs were underway.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Schools can request waivers if the rule disrupts pick-ups or drop-offs.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-offs
Noun
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Visibility can vary rapidly in any area, with sudden decreases to near zero in only a few feet.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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At those levels, oxygen decreases, organ damage can occur, and fish become more vulnerable to disease.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While anticipated, the cutbacks were deeper than expected, resulting in the shutdown of the Post’s renowned sports section, the elimination of its photography staff and sharp reductions in personnel responsible for coverage of metropolitan Washington and overseas.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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While anticipated, the cutbacks were deeper than expected, resulting in the shutdown of the Post’s renowned sports section, the elimination of its photography staff and sharp reductions in personnel responsible for coverage of metropolitan Washington and overseas.—
David Bauder,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, sidewall bulges or blisters and dents in wheel rims.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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One of these conditions involves any severe corrosion, dents, or cracks in the pipes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kidder says if scent is the goal, then a few drops of essential oil mixed into baking soda works well.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This week's declines leave the S&P 500 down almost 30 percent from their October 2025 peaks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Countries around the world experiencing their own population declines are now watching closely to see what South Korea does next.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Drop-offs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-offs. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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