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Recent Examples of drop out
Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026
That concern boiled over this week when California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks urged low-polling candidates to drop out just days before Friday’s filing deadline — a move that drew swift backlash from rivals who accused party leaders of trying to push them out.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Money, in the form of donations—actual and potential—also provided Epstein, a college dropout, with his entrée into the Ivy League.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Eaves said his bill would give voters the opportunity to amend the Oklahoma Constitution to give the state the option to drop out if the federal government passes more of the expansion costs onto states.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026
That concern boiled over this week when California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks urged low-polling candidates to drop out just days before Friday’s filing deadline — a move that drew swift backlash from rivals who accused party leaders of trying to push them out.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Test scores, dropout rates, college prep work — and, later, college graduation rates and the higher incomes that often come with those degrees — all favor wealthy students over lower-income students.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Money, in the form of donations—actual and potential—also provided Epstein, a college dropout, with his entrée into the Ivy League.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop out
Verb
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His son withdrew from high school.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Worries about a possible data center coming to Spring Hill have been put to rest, after the applicant on Friday withdrew its request to rezone more than 300 acres of agricultural land for industrial use.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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During the news conference, Newey spoke of the struggles Honda had faced when rebuilding its engine project after temporarily quitting F1 in 2020, only to reverse its decision in early 2023 to link up with Aston Martin for 2026.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Her character, the beloved nurse Dana, threatened to quit after she was sucker-punched by a patient during her smoke break.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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For every 1,000 people trying to quit, using an app resulted in roughly 40 more successful quitters than receiving basic advice or no help at all.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
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Now the Dolphins were being called quitters and tankers -- players who had given up on their coaches, their season and themselves.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Vibrant separates—like a chartreuse skirt and bright blue top—are grounded by a classic trench and loafers for a dynamic, wearable look.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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With granny shorts, these loafers create a sophisticated yet relaxed look that’s ideal for those who love a classic aesthetic with a trendy twist.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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McCarthy’s rampage was about rooting out traitors.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Each night, the traitors eliminate one faithful by figuratively murdering them, ending their time on the show.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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Baggy trousers easily lend themselves to casual wear, and Aritzia’s Effortless Pants have the perfect slouch.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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His three previous seasons in Pittsburgh were no slouch either, as his combined total receiving yardage through four years is eighth across the NFL in that same time-span.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Drop out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20out. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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