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as in threw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
I dropped the fly ball drop the anchor
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as in fell
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
although they start out high, prices for home electronics eventually drop
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as in stopped
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
drop what you're doing and come here
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as in abandoned
to stop doing (something) permanently
isn't it time you dropped that smoking habit and spent your money on better things?
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as in plunged
to lead or extend downward
the cable car tracks can drop suddenly, so be sure to hang onto something
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as in cancelled
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
drop that plan in favor of another
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as in produced
to bring forth from the womb
the cow dropped her calf early this morning
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as in downed
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
dropped the would-be mugger in his tracks with a single well-aimed blow
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as in lost
to fail to win, gain, or obtain
the local hockey team has dropped two out of the last three contests
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as in dripped
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
the cold glass dropped condensation
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as in paid
to hand over or use up in payment
I dropped $50 on these shoes
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as in mentioned
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
he would ever so "casually" drop the names of celebrities he knew personally
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as in reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
with these icy road conditions, drivers should be dropping their speed
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as in died
to stop living
during the Black Death people all over Asia and Europe were dropping like flies
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Recent Examples of dropped
Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2020
The dropped charges included felony drug possession, trespassing and resisting arrest for allegedly biting the officer, police said.
—Taylor Romine, CNN, 6 Dec. 2019
Gruden said the conditions were not an excuse, though the rain did appear to have an effect in the form of dropped passes and missed tackles.
—Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com, 24 Nov. 2019
Sunday’s setback — filled with dropped passes and botched field goals and missed opportunities and more postgame agitation — was the Bears’ fifth loss in their last six games.
—Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 18 Nov. 2019
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That dichotomy, and a host of dropped passes and uncharacteristic penalties, prompted questions about rust after the game.
—Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2020
The dropped charges included felony drug possession, trespassing and resisting arrest for allegedly biting the officer, police said.
—Taylor Romine, CNN, 6 Dec. 2019
Gruden said the conditions were not an excuse, though the rain did appear to have an effect in the form of dropped passes and missed tackles.
—Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com, 24 Nov. 2019
Sunday’s setback — filled with dropped passes and botched field goals and missed opportunities and more postgame agitation — was the Bears’ fifth loss in their last six games.
—Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 18 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropped
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President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tesla deliveries are below expectations, Volvo has moved back its 2030 100% EV timeline, General Motors abandoned its 1-million-vehicle 2025 sales goal, and Ford has shifted some EV production back to internal combustion vehicles, the note reported.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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By Wednesday morning, Albertsons abandoned the merger and filed a lawsuit against Kroger, alleging a willful breach of contract for not doing enough to win regulatory approval for the merger.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Civilians across Syria have taken to the streets to celebrate the fall of the Assad family regime, which has governed the nation since the 1960s, and whose repressive policies helped instigate the 2011 uprising which plunged the country into civil war.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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When news of the investigation became public, the price of the company’s stock plunged, erasing nearly $25 billion in shareholder value, according to the lawsuit.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Zillow Gone Wild is produced by Asylum Entertainment Group.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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In its report, Clifford Chance says the assessment was produced in six weeks.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Air defenses downed 14 Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk region early Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Reports suggested that 50% or more of the FPVs launched by Ukraine were being downed by jamming.David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Even Major League Baseball had a McDonald’s subplot this year, when Grimace became the lucky charm who (briefly) gave the Mets hope for a world championship and New Yorkers hope for a Subway Series (but then the Mets lost to the Dodgers in the playoffs, of course).Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Issues began to arise after the team’s narrow Week 14 victory over the Carolina Panthers, a game which Philly arguably should have lost if rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette had caught what would’ve been a game-winning touchdown in the final few seconds.Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mango juice dripped down his arm and pooled at his knobby elbows.Brigid Washington, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2024
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Barrymore yelled as chocolate dripped down her chin.EW.com, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Dropped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropped. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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