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 funds will be used to make Americans with Disabilities Act improvements on roads and walkways, such as tactile paving surfaces designed to alert the visually impaired about hazards such as road crossings and drop-offs.
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Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
White House spokesman Kush Desai noted on social media that egg prices had declined 44% since last March, while prices for sports tickets, butter, televisions and used cars also saw meaningful drop-offs.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
So, matching sets are my grab-and-go solution for everything from school drop-offs to weekend errands.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
How do Amazon shoppers return items at these store drop-offs?
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
Many promise drop-offs in under an hour.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
These picks handle workout classes, school drop-offs, and weekend hangs with ease.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
While motorcycle and traffic officers keep celebrity drop-offs moving, other officers will be scanning the area for threats from the ground, rooftops, and the air, the sources said.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The group hosts meetups almost monthly, giving parents a chance to connect beyond school drop-offs and playdates.
—Erika Gonzalez, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
White House spokesman Kush Desai noted on social media that egg prices had declined 44% since last March, while prices for sports tickets, butter, televisions and used cars also saw meaningful drop-offs.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
So, matching sets are my grab-and-go solution for everything from school drop-offs to weekend errands.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
How do Amazon shoppers return items at these store drop-offs?
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
Many promise drop-offs in under an hour.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
These picks handle workout classes, school drop-offs, and weekend hangs with ease.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
While motorcycle and traffic officers keep celebrity drop-offs moving, other officers will be scanning the area for threats from the ground, rooftops, and the air, the sources said.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The group hosts meetups almost monthly, giving parents a chance to connect beyond school drop-offs and playdates.
—Erika Gonzalez, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-offs
Noun
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Even small decreases in cognitive functioning may be associated with a higher risk of death.—
Doug Brugge,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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All 39 have recorded enrollment decreases, based on an analysis by the California Department of Education.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Town Manager Peter Souza predicted the town council will reduce that tax increase either through spending reductions or use of fund balance or both.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even with service reductions, Vista’s parent, American Healthcare Systems, continues to owe property taxes from 2023 and 2024.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Smooth Dents and Remove Stains from Wood Wooden floors and tables can be extremely prone to dents, nicks, and stains, but an iron can be a surprisingly effective way to clear off water stains and smooth out dents.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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Check your propane level and inspect the tank for any visible dents or damage if using a gas grill.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When online is treated as a distribution channel rather than a learning system, persistence drops, and skepticism rises.—
Ian Gibson,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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When cleaning homes with lingering pet odors, Parekh recommends applying a few drops of enzyme cleaner to the pad rather than relying solely on the Swiffer solution.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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Despite Republicans being the only partisan group to rate the economy positively in the index, their economic rating dropped 15 points between March and April, larger than declines among Democrats or independents.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In five of the prior seven quarters, the company posted year-over-year declines in revenue.—
Samantha Subin,Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Drop-offs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-offs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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