How to Use drop in a Sentence

drop

1 of 2 noun
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  • The poet wrings the last drop of meaning from every word.
  • This kind of drop has rarely been recorded in a nation that is not at war or in the throes of upheaval.
    — Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
  • The study found this group declined 34 percent, while other groups didn't see as sharp of a drop.
    — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Salis noted that this was probably about the eighth egg drop.
    — Linda Gandee, cleveland, 25 July 2023
  • The day ended as a rainstorm rolled in from the west, pelting us with heavy drops on the drive south into Loreto.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2023
  • In the past 35 years, the country has seen the fastest decline in population of any country in the world—a 28 percent drop.
    — WIRED, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Start with one drop of tea tree oil daily for up to seven days, Dr. Patel says.
    — Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024
  • As for Glendale’s Michael McDowell, it’s been an uphill battle from the drop of the green flag.
    — Cole Cusumano, The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2023
  • This drop centers ‘70s aesthetics in its designs with short sleeves and tanks, just in time for the warm weather.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The post ends with a knife emoji, followed by a hatchet emoji and three drops of blood emojis.
    — Jeremy Childs, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Despite the drop, the global energy market can be volatile and lower gas prices down the road aren’t promised.
    — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Lewis gave up the information at the drop of a hat, after Larry threatened to take him out of his will.
    — Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The bras are designed with adjustable shoulder straps, hook-and-eye closures, and easy drop cups that are easy to open for feeding.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
  • For jewelry, Clark paired the dress with a pearl necklace and matching drop earrings.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Jan. 2024
  • With the sudden temperature drop and the arrival of gusty chilly winds, how to stop hair from going frizzy and dry?
    — Angela Lei, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Early morning rain chances and breezes are scant but don’t be surprised at a couple rain drops or a quick gust.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 3 June 2023
  • Pipe 2 to 3 drops of red icing around the mouth as desired to resemble vampire blood.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Contamination isn't the only issue with the drops, the FDA said.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
  • That’s a 31-point drop on the margin — more than twice as much as the overall population shifted.
    — G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The penalty for going over the threshold also includes a drop of 10 spots in the ensuing year’s June free agent draft.
    — Jack Magruder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Nobody with even a drop of gasoline in their veins will be able to suppress a grin when the 4.8-liter V-8 roars rambunctiously to life.
    — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The collection will be released with two drops: one this January and another to come in the fall.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Mars will also quincunx Jupiter, causing our energy levels to go up and down at the drop of a hat.
    — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Fill a plastic cup with water and add just three drops of paint from each of two or three contrasting colors.
    — Jennifer Forker, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Keeping up with self-tanning can be costly and tedious, which is where bronzing drops come in.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 25 July 2023
  • The record drop will apparently be followed by a concert tour.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Seal the bag, then shake it to combine the colors and coat the coconut, adding another drop or two of food coloring as needed.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The agency warned that all drops labeled homeopathic should not be sold.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The accessible price tag definitely makes this drop the perfect summer steal to kick off the season.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Every frame is wild and colorful, with lots of needle drops and an energy that is sometimes unwieldy.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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drop

2 of 2 verb
  • The pen rolled to the edge of the table and dropped to the floor.
  • The ball dropped between the right and center fielders.
  • In the years after the change, the rate dropped to an average of 27.2%.
    — Bo Erickson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The season 25 key art also drops some hints at the twist.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
  • The charges have been modified over time and dropped from 17 counts to 15.
    — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • But those leaves drop, along with their spiky, ball-shape seeds.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
  • The song’s music video is set to drop next week, according to the artist.
    — Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Sawa and Gilliam dropped down bunts in the sixth, and both runners reached on errors.
    — Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 10 June 2023
  • This ballast weight aids the descent; on the bottom, half of it is dropped.
    — Susan Casey, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The Israeli Air Force has dropped more than 6,000 bombs across Gaza over the first week of fighting, with most strikes in the north.
    — Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023
  • His buyout is $6 million and drops to $5 million at the end of April.
    — Anthony Kristensen, arkansasonline.com, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The Killers have dropped a new single in honor of the holidays.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Parma Heights police, who had joined the chase, dropped road spikes again.
    — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2023
  • That’s why Brian and I could take hip-hop songs and put them in there and then drop the dubstep bass line.
    — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The suspect dropped to a blue waste bin below the hatch, and his weight appeared to push him through the lid, according to the clip.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC News, 28 July 2023
  • Tortorella dropped to one knee in front of the cameras and proposed.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2023
  • For the first time since their arrival, her shoulders dropped to their usual height.
    — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The beats ramp up before the bass drops into another song.
    — Helen Li, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The long circular path that presents itself to you at the start of the park feels like it was dropped from another realm.
    — Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The pop star dropped his debut full-length, Montero, the previous year.
    — Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Air tankers dropped water and fire retardant to keep the flames from Yellowknife.
    — David Sharp and Jim Morris, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Aug. 2023
  • But that had included a four-game skid that dropped the Tigers from half a game up on Cleveland to 2½ games back.
    — Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 30 May 2023
  • Prices charged by manufacturers dropped for the 15th month in a row.
    — Stella Yifan Xie, WSJ, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Marvel Studios dropped Majors from their roster the day of the Dec. 18 verdict.
    — Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The Gift has dropped its newest collection ahead of summer.
    — Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 23 June 2023
  • Video shows Ricci dropping his keys and a to-go drink and, in seconds, pulling a handgun from his waist and shooting as the men ran away.
    — Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2023
  • On 3rd and 10, Snyder dropped a beautiful pass to Marlyn Johnson, who bobbled the ball on his way down.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The order led days later to the city dropping its claims against the seller and landlord, and the criminal case being dropped.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Brent crude oil futures dropped 5.4%, reaching $86 a barrel on Wednesday at the time of writing.
    — Nancy Vu, Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2023
  • In the first months of the program, encounters at the border with migrants from Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba, and Nicaragua dropped ninety per cent.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2024

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