drop
noun
a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule.
dropped
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past participleof drop.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof drop.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
dropnouna small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule.
Example Sentences
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Of note, Intel shares dropped another 8.8% on Monday in the wake of a negative reception to its earnings last week.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
These lower-income years may be crucial for tax planning as the tax bracket may have dropped along with your income, Taylor said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
West Texas Intermediate futures for December delivery dropped 3.6% to $100.39 a barrel and January futures lost 3.4% to $98.71 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Fluence Energy stock dropped 5.5% after the company said it will replace its CEO, CFO, and institute new oversight of its operations.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
As we passed, a Polish friend dropped to her knees and made the sign of the Cross.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
