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drop off

[drop-awf, -of] / ˈdrɒpˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
VERB
decrease
Synonyms
STRONGEST
diminish dwindle fall away fall off lessen sag slacken
WEAK
decline slide slip slump
Antonyms
STRONGEST
develop enlarge expand extend grow increase tighten
WEAK
awake go up receive rise take away wake
VERB
deliver
Synonyms
WEAK
deposit give hand over leave let off present set down unload
Antonyms
WEAK
awake go up increase receive rise take away wake
VERB
fall asleep
Synonyms
WEAK
catnap doze doze off drowse have forty winks nod nod off snooze
Antonyms
WEAK
awake go up increase receive rise take away wake
NOUN
falling off, decline
Synonyms
STRONG
decline descent downslide downswing nosedive slowdown
NOUN
stash of drugs
Synonyms
STRONG
cache drop drop joint hoard stash stockpile

Example Sentences

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At the drop-off point, a store worker processes the return, and it is transported to one of Happy’s three sorting facilities in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Looking at earnings estimates, Golub points to the fact that the oil futures market still reflects a drop-off in prices beyond 2026—and much slower earnings growth for energy companies next year.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

If Kane suffered an injury before or during the World Cup, the drop-off in quality and international pedigree is alarming.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He is irreplaceable, the drop-off after him alarming.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

I walk across campus toward the drop-off circle.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina