Synonyms of bows out

bows out

verb

present tense third-person singular of bow out

as in loses

to undergo defeat

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loses
• falls
• falters
• throws
• takes the count
• tanks
• fails
• strikes out
• misses
• cracks (up)
• washes out
• flops
• collapses
• forfeits
• founders
• folds
• bombs
• flunks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wins
• prevails
• triumphs
• succeeds
• conquers
• flourishes
• thrives
• prospers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bows out

England has reached the World Cup quarterfinals 10 times in the past, but that is often the round where the team bows out. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026

If Platner bows out and the Democrats put forth a new Senate nominee that turns off the progressive base, Coleman said that could change the tide of the general election, too. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Herman said in many ways, the state law is more stringent than the Clean Water Act, so even if the EPA bows out of regulating Southern California’s ditch system, the state’s rules might prevent pollution from flowing. — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026

Behold the golden-orange horizon over Kitt Peak National Observatory, a fiery twilight moment where day bows out and the stars prepare their grand entrance. — Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025

Vegas ends up in a wild-card spot and bows out in the opening round. — The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

The news comes as the Weeknd bows out. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025

That’s right, Foundation season three bows out with a shot at Earth itself and two robots living on the moon. — Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025

In an Instagram reel posted on her page (also shared by YouTube page My Husband is My Best Friend), the Basketball Wives LA star is sipping wine and engaging in tourist behavior like exploring monumental cathedrals with the Sacramento Kings coach before summer 2025 bows out. — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025