Synonyms of bowed out

bowed out

verb

past tense of bow out

as in fell

to undergo defeat

quite embarrassingly, the top-seeded player bowed out in the first round of competition

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fell
• lost
• faltered
• threw
• took the count
• cracked (up)
• struck out
• missed
• failed
• collapsed
• washed out
• forfeited
• flopped
• folded
• tanked
• flunked
• foundered
• bombed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• won
• prevailed
• conquered
• succeeded
• triumphed
• flourished
• prospered
• thrived

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bowed out

A day later, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who had bowed out on July 8, reentered the race. — Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 29 July 2026

Troy Jackson, a veteran state politician and logger, secured the nomination Saturday at the party's state convention which was held weeks after the Democratic nominee Graham Platner bowed out due to mounting scandals. — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 25 July 2026

One major suitor, UTA, had bowed out of the bidding process as of early June, an insider says. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Variety understands Odom bowed out after the first act and was replaced by Manaia Glassey-Ohlson. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 July 2026

As for Lionel Messi, the legend failed to influence the game and bowed out of the tournament with a silver medal. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026

Schwarber and Bryce Harper, who bowed out in the opening round, lingered on the field, their children running around them. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Quote of the Day The words of Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal bowed out of the tournament with a 1-0 defeat to Spain just a few hours before the USA lost to Belgium. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Trump’s speech worked as a replacement for a series of musical artists who were scheduled to perform at the fair but bowed out over concerns the event had become partisan. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026