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verb

Definition of drop outnext
as in to withdraw

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noun

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as in idler

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as in leaver

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Recent Examples of drop out
Verb
There were calls for either Brink or Maasdam to drop out and consolidate the vote, but that didn't happen. — Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 There’s even risk that those enrolled in these trials could choose to drop out if the market were to bet against a positive outcome. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
As a college dropout working at an ad agency in the ’70s, Hughes wrote jokes for comedians like Rodney Dangerfield, and began contributing to National Lampoon. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026 Mark Zuckerberg was still a hoodied Harvard-dropout tech phenom—not yet known for his Cuban-link chains and congressional testimonies—when Shur photographed him for Wired, at Facebook’s headquarters. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop out
  1. withdraw
  2. idler
  3. leaver
  4. quit
  5. quitter
  6. traitor
  7. slouch
  8. rebel
Verb
  • James Bord, the professional poker player and owner of Scottish club Dunfermline Athletic, had initially been named the preferred bidder by administrators on Christmas Eve, only to withdraw from the process in late February.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But the county withdrew from consideration over zoning issues.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of withdraw
Noun
  • 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
  • This represents the loss of an idea of what the capital should represent, the removal of a place that was an idler’s haven.
    — Anandi Mishra, The Atlantic, 30 July 2022
Definition of idler
Noun
  • Several aspects of the turnover process affect the likelihood that a leaver will recommend their former firm.
    — Joseph Brazel, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Definition of leaver
Verb
  • Some children are quitting school and starting to work to help their families make ends meet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In the 1980s, Hal quit being a Green Lantern, with John Stewart finally taking over.
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of quit
Noun
  • Some critics showed little sympathy, describing her as a quitter.
    — Scott Parrott, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
  • My cat, Boris, is not a quitter.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of quitter
Noun
  • Rinna, a fellow traitor and the person who helped Rausch secure the bag, had similarly been crossed by him, twice.
    — The Deadline Team, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • His tenure was upended by the arrest of Aldrich Ames, a CIA traitor.
    — Bob Drogin, Washington Post, 22 July 2026
Definition of traitor
Noun
  • Softly structured with a hint of slouch, this is basically the blazer of my dreams.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That said, the Galaxy Watch 9 is no slouch in terms of durability.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of slouch
Noun
  • Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former rebel commander who has served as Syria’s President since 2025, has been outward looking since taking power.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Dozens of rebel and militia groups operate across eastern Congo.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
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