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  • present participle of drop.
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dropping

[drop-ing] / ˈdrɒp ɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
downhill
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
sinking
Synonyms






NOUN
shedding
Synonyms
STRONG
desquamation exfoliating exuviating molting
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Luckily, the next morning, air tankers were able to make it to the island, dropping much-needed retardant and water — both under strict parameters to limit environmental damage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

More employers are requiring weigh-ins, app tracking and health coaching before approving GLP-1s for losing weight—or dropping coverage altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

SailPoint’s second-quarter outlook signals a deceleration, with total ARR growth dropping to 24% and revenue growth down at 17% to 18%.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It’ll be dropping to the mid 60s by the end of the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I imagined Mrs. Kuen dropping by the shop under the guise of paying a social visit, innocently mentioning to Ma that she’d seen me with James.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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