Synonyms
Examples of dropping in a Sentence
the only bad part about owning a rabbit was cleaning the droppings out of the litter box every night
the dropping of an act from the talent show should bring it in on time
Recent Examples on the Web
The video for the two singles starts with Cano dropping bars (backed by a more electronic-leaning sound) in the studio from the perspective of a narco with a penchant for diamonds and luxury.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
When Aretha Franklin performed in a mink coat at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in 2015, her dropping of the garment on the stage floor was a high point of the evening.
—Shelcy Joseph, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024
That, coupled with the Jayhawks’ 3-point percentage dropping in Big 12 play, is a definite cause for concern.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2024
Two rodent droppings were under a rack of clean pans.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024
The report went into further detail about the observations, stating that dead mice were found in walk-in coolers, utility rooms and food storage areas, mouse dropping were found throughout the building and food packages had been eaten into by rodents in the customer areas and in a storage room.
—Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2024
There was a flurry of activity lasting two days when a wren methodically cleaned out old feathers, droppings and dead insects, leaving behind a sparkling nest ready for the next brood, and likely the female was tucked inside during the latest cold, rainy and hailing night.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024
Everyone’s dropping by, catching up and enjoying themselves.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
His ultimate is jumping in the air and dropping bombs on people.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
When Aretha Franklin performed in a mink coat at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in 2015, her dropping of the garment on the stage floor was a high point of the evening.
—Shelcy Joseph, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024
That, coupled with the Jayhawks’ 3-point percentage dropping in Big 12 play, is a definite cause for concern.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2024
Two rodent droppings were under a rack of clean pans.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024
The report went into further detail about the observations, stating that dead mice were found in walk-in coolers, utility rooms and food storage areas, mouse dropping were found throughout the building and food packages had been eaten into by rodents in the customer areas and in a storage room.
—Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2024
There was a flurry of activity lasting two days when a wren methodically cleaned out old feathers, droppings and dead insects, leaving behind a sparkling nest ready for the next brood, and likely the female was tucked inside during the latest cold, rainy and hailing night.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024
Everyone’s dropping by, catching up and enjoying themselves.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
His ultimate is jumping in the air and dropping bombs on people.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of dropping was
in the 14th century
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“Dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dropping. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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