Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "dropping"
  • present participle of drop.
Search instead for Airdropping.
Definitions

dropping

[drop-ing] / ˈdrɒp ɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
downhill
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
sinking
Synonyms






NOUN
shedding
Synonyms
STRONG
desquamation exfoliating exuviating molting
WEAK


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"I considered dropping my plans, but my parents and sister promised to support me. That's the only reason I'm able to take this risk," Priya said.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

After dropping below 3% during the Covid-19 pandemic, mortgage rates climbed above 6% in 2022 and have largely held above that level ever since.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The difference between dropping the SAT and dropping the civil service examination is that incompetent students flunk out in a year or so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

When dropping into a lower defensive shape, the England players were caught in two minds, often choosing to track their man rather than defending in a more traditional zonal manner.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

She watched him disappear into the crowd before dropping her line.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "dropping" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com