dropping

[ drop-ing ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that drops.
2. something that drops or falls in drops.
3. droppings, dung, especially in the form of pellets.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dropping¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English droppung. See drop, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

They put up another net loss in 2022, in the same electoral environment where Senate Democrats managed a net gain, dropping to a five-seat deficit, which effectively ended the legislative ambitions of the Biden administration altogether.

From Slate

Delhi and northern states annually face smog during the winter due to a confluence of dropping temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speeds, vehicle emissions and crop stubble burning.

From BBC

"It's like the penny was dropping, the expectation is that you’re there for a job, and actually you’re just there as a potential piece of meat."

From BBC

The latest EPI report also highlights a persistent issue with students dropping out of courses early.

From BBC

Ramaswamy ran as a Republican candidate for president earlier this year against Trump, before dropping out and endorsing him.

From BBC

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