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)
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
The election will be a mail-in-ballot election with one or more polling locations set up as a ballot drop-off location, but there will be no in-person voting at such locations, according to the resolution approved by the council.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
The Garden Grove Sanitary District added four more free, temporary trash drop-off sites starting Saturday, in addition to the eight that opened Friday.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
The drop-off program is in partnership with Universal Waste.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
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Noun
Notably, some parts of the shoreline feature more dramatic drop-offs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
The election will be a mail-in-ballot election with one or more polling locations set up as a ballot drop-off location, but there will be no in-person voting at such locations, according to the resolution approved by the council.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
The Garden Grove Sanitary District added four more free, temporary trash drop-off sites starting Saturday, in addition to the eight that opened Friday.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
The drop-off program is in partnership with Universal Waste.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop (off)
Verb
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This would decrease in the following months to reach a low of 41 percent in April.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Older people may have decreased appetites or struggle to shop for food and prepare meals.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The Bengals’ defensive changes should result in a marginal reduction in production, which moves Burrow just outside of the top three at his position.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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In 2024, the company achieved a $7/barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) breakeven reduction, and its overall breakeven sits ~$45/barrel.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The sharpest drop comes from YouGov/CBS News polling conducted between July 16 and 18, which shows Trump's approval at just 42 percent, with 58 percent disapproving—a net rating of minus 16.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The local decline in veteran homelessness is part of a record-breaking drop across the U.S. since 2010, when the federal government began a focused effort to end homelessness among veterans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Once the shock subsided, Wiley realized what an unusual and humorous experience this is.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Some victims say that grief is hitting them harder now that the acute crisis has subsided.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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The sales drop was led primarily by a 9% fall in North America and declines in Europe and Asia-Pacific.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Foreign exchange variations continued to have a negative impact, leaving a 113 million Swiss franc dent in the semester.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
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To Process Surge Of Student Loan Repayment Requests The Department of Education latest status report on IDR application processing shows that administration officials and student loan servicers have made only a little dent in the backlog.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
Verb
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More aggressive treatment options Advertisement In particularly severe cases—especially when someone has an underlying autoimmune disease—OTC eye drops and lifestyle modifications will likely fall short.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 July 2025
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According to data from professional services giant PwC, global M & A volumes fell 9% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, but deal values were up by 15%.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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“Drop (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20%28off%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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