Synonyms

drops

British

/ drɒps /

plural noun

any liquid medication applied by means of a dropper

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Example Sentences

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Treasurys — pushing yields up sharply and causing big drops in Treasury prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“Normal” sits exactly in that zone of excessive gunplay punctuated by needle drops and ironic expressions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“Giving up the need to have your friend be more like you will reduce the likelihood of offering unsolicited advice or radiating silent disapproval,” says Lurtz, “and a huge source of tension just drops away.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

A month before Roo began his course of vitamin D3 drops, Kayan Khan from Sheffield had also been prescribed the same brand of supplements.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

I took Nollie’s blue sweater from my pillowcase, wrapped it around her and gave her a few drops of the vitamin oil.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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