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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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Ticketing-industry pros say there’s a bigger driver behind some ticket prices dropping several thousand dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

For example, one Hood County data center proposal shows a peak construction workforce of 2,000 dropping to a permanent workforce of 220, according to the project’s concept plan.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The Bangaranga singer has told BBC Newsbeat she considered dropping out to protect her mental health.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

A second later, they were out of the giant’s reach, circling around and around, dropping with each turn, until the broomstick bumped to a stop at the monster’s feet.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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