drop precipitously

Frequency: 5.51.2 per million words

Used to describe a rapid and steep fall or decrease, often in value, numbers, or physical position.

precipitouslyVERB + precipitously

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Examples (10)

  • After the scandal, the company's stock value dropped precipitously.
  • The number of tourists dropped precipitously during the pandemic.
  • Experts predict that housing prices will drop precipitously in the coming months.
  • Without immediate intervention, the patient's oxygen levels could drop precipitously.
  • Sales for the new product dropped precipitously after negative reviews emerged.
  • The temperature dropped precipitously overnight, leading to an unexpected frost.
  • If demand continues to fall, production will have to drop precipitously.
  • His popularity dropped precipitously following the controversial statement.
  • The waterfall's flow rate dropped precipitously during the severe drought.
  • We must act quickly to prevent our market share from dropping precipitously.