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drops

NOUN
tear/tears
Synonyms
WEAK
blubbering crying discharge distress grieving lachryma lamentation lamenting moisture mourning pain regret sadness sob sob act sobbing sorrow teardrop wailing water waterworks weep weeping weeps whimpering woe

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In the better-case scenario, productivity drops before it rises for several reasons — none having to do with the technology itself.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

As that gap increases, efficiency drops and it becomes harder to supply enough current.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Abruptly capping wells is geologically hazardous: sudden pressure drops clog wellbores with heavy waxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Future drops could have tickets to events that were unavailable or ran out during the first drops.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

A light rush of drops on the lake announced rain.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo