drop
noun
a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule.
has dropped
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present perfectof drop (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Greenpeace has dropped nine boulders off the east coast of England to create a barrier that disrupts bottom trawling by fishing vessels.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The Postal Service has mostly ensured the timely delivery of hundreds of millions of ballots, even as mail volume overall has dropped 50% from its high in 2006.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
Asset manager Pictet estimates that U.S. public equity supply has dropped by about 1% a year since 2005, except for a brief spurt around the financial crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Netflix stock has dropped about 40% compared to a year ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
When we reach the stream, I see the water has dropped considerably and moves at its old leisurely pace, so I suggest we walk back in it.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
