DROP-OFFS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

drop-offs

noun

plural of drop-off

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 Create a weekly calendar that includes school drop-offs, pick-ups, therapy appointments and other commitments. — Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Child development experts say the way parents handle those first drop-offs can shape how quickly a child settles into the new routine. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Officials say the bluff edge is unstable, with erosion creating drop-offs of 8 feet in a few locations. — Tina Patel, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Additionally, the news release said those on the water should be aware of currents, waves, rocks, vegetation and drop-offs. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 While most associate the company with affordable thrift stores and donation drop-offs, the organization also has provided janitorial, landscaping, grounds maintenance and food preparation services since 1982. — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 The crash happened in Siskiyou County along State Route 263, a scenic highway carved through steep cliffs and rugged terrain known for its dramatic drop-offs. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 Many are parents juggling school drop-offs and work schedules. — Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 Not every close call involves death-defying drop-offs and enraged bison. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

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Some early studies are showing that people using AI chatbots designed with cognitive behavior therapy principles experienced decreases in symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to psychologists.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
But the summer months have also thrown into sharp relief the unequal way in which those decreases in violence have shown up across the city.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreases

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Investigators reported a dose-dependent drop in biomarker levels on certain measures, meaning higher doses led to greater reductions, a sign the drug is having an effect.

— Andrew Joseph, STAT, 29 Aug. 2026
Dignity Health did not directly address questions about staffing reductions Friday.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reductions

Noun

To find out, the team released 35-microliter water drops, about the size of a large raindrop, containing a pinch of salt to mimic rainwater, onto a surface tilted at 50 degrees.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Although the press picks up on the drops, there are adds as well.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of drops

Noun

While not impacting immediate fuel prices, as development will take 7-10 years, the 100-year agreement aims to offset future declines in domestic shale production.

— David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
In Asia, markets fell with South Korean equities leading declines in the region.

— Lee Ying Shan,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

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