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Recent Examples of drop out
Julie Appleby, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Rural students who do end up enrolling are more likely to drop out than their urban and suburban classmates and less likely to make it to graduation than suburban students, National Student Clearinghouse figures show.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 16 May 2026
Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
This college dropout is now the founder and owner of Beal Financial Corporation, which owns Beal Bank.
—Ella Gonzales
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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Verb
People drop out over the course of a year for many reasons, such as finding other coverage through a job or by marrying someone with insurance.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Rural students who do end up enrolling are more likely to drop out than their urban and suburban classmates and less likely to make it to graduation than suburban students, National Student Clearinghouse figures show.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 16 May 2026
Noun
Last year, the 20-year-old dropout founded a marketing agency, Clipping Culture.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
This college dropout is now the founder and owner of Beal Financial Corporation, which owns Beal Bank.
—Ella Gonzales
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop out
Verb
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Hulst and Toomey decided to withdraw from the mile at the State meet.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Generally, the pre-tax money that’s deposited in traditional IRAs cannot be withdrawn before age 59½ without paying a 10% early-withdrawal tax penalty, unless an exception is met.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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His discoveries promise to upset the gaming tables of every school of thought that wagers on new and untested art for idlers’ rewards: the love of novelty, the will to make or unmake reputations, the wish to be hip or au courant.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
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Their name exudes the essence of an idler and slacker, but women’s loafers themselves are quite the opposite.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Harper's BAZAAR,
19 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Several aspects of the turnover process affect the likelihood that a leaver will recommend their former firm.—
Joseph Brazel,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And in September 2021, Nafis quit her job and devoted herself full-time to growing flowers.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Michael grudgingly agrees to hand over the agency to Jimmy and Kayla, prompting many staff members to immediately quit during a keynote presentation.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Some critics showed little sympathy, describing her as a quitter.—
Scott Parrott,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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My cat, Boris, is not a quitter.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The French vibes of this skirt would look great with a boatneck top and Rothy’s loafers, which get bonus points for being machine washable.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Part sneaker, part platform loafer, these Kearny slip-ons make casual outfits look a little more intentional without sacrificing comfort.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Queen Seymour is on the run as a traitor, having literally sunk one palace, while Queen Howard practices spycraft right under her husband’s nose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Lack of support compounded 'traitor' narrative, Greene says Greene was one of the president's earliest and loudest supporters during his first term, and worked relentlessly on his reelection campaign in 2024, appearing with the president at multiple events.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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But that doesn’t mean the palate is a slouch.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Driver ably brings the heartbreak in Paper Tiger, though Johansson’s no slouch in a less ornate but no less harrowing role that involves her character having a health scare and having to develop a very different perspective on the future.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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“Drop out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20out. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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