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)
Galit Altstein, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
Andrew Boone, one of the analysts from JMP, says that in a survey of junior bankers in San Francisco, his team found a strong preference for the sleek, white, driverless Waymo Jaguars—despite what riders reported as higher prices, lengthier waits, and longer walks from drop-offs and to pickups.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
If hosting a toy drive, coordinate drop-off of gifts by Dec. 13 with the agency.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
Longtime political commentator Jon Ralston, the CEO of The Nevada Independent, noted a big drop-off in support for Brown in Clark County — the state’s most populous — compared to Trump.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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But nothing has made Israelis feel more isolated than the massive drop-off in flights to and from the country.
—Galit Altstein, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
Andrew Boone, one of the analysts from JMP, says that in a survey of junior bankers in San Francisco, his team found a strong preference for the sleek, white, driverless Waymo Jaguars—despite what riders reported as higher prices, lengthier waits, and longer walks from drop-offs and to pickups.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
If hosting a toy drive, coordinate drop-off of gifts by Dec. 13 with the agency.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
Longtime political commentator Jon Ralston, the CEO of The Nevada Independent, noted a big drop-off in support for Brown in Clark County — the state’s most populous — compared to Trump.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop (off)
Verb
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Fifty-two percent of companies found that implementing AI decreased their supply chain management costs—and for 41%, a decrease of over 10%.Bobby Marhamat, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The mill is working toward filling capacity, which will help decrease its CO2 impact and use of steam.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
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Gauthier, who was mayor during most of the period in which the city achieved its historic drop in violent crime, believes East Palo Alto’s collaborative approach to crime reduction could be scaled up district-wide.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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It’s widely believed that Republicans could usher in more tax cuts, albeit with reductions in spending too, in an era when U.S. debt has already soared to historic levels.Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Its leadership has been decimated, and its operational capabilities have been diminished to an extent that seemed unthinkable a year ago.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Gratitude exercises, Smith said, help diminish anxiety and improve moods.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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It was later clarified that the traditional coin toss took place before the ball drop.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The cart drop came just as Chesterfield — the area's largest county — dropped out of the regional recycling collective altogether.Karri Peifer, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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But as soon as the trouble subsides, that response flips off, which may affect your immune system, too, Dr. Lee says.Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
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But this trend might be subsiding, according to the NAR report.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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AbbVie’s revenue decline can be attributed to the loss of market exclusivity for its top-selling drug – Humira.Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Through September this year, Ford's sales in Europe fell 17.9%, far outstripping an industrywide decline of 6.1%.Nick Carey, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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The state is making a dent by helping to finance the move to cleaner energy.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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Problem is, very few topical over-the-counter serums and moisturizers made a dent in smoothing out the prominent lines.Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
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After getting shut out by the Wild on Wednesday, the Sabres needed two goals late in the third period to force overtime against the Canucks before falling 4-3.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—falls on November 29 this year.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Drop (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20%28off%29. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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