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Recent Examples of drop out
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The platforms have largely catered to sports betting, but also allow users to place bets on political events like when a lawmaker might retire or drop out of a race.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Having the wealth and influence to bring together the best minds likely bolstered the self-image of Epstein, who was himself a college dropout.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Two of them belong to Anthony, who was only invited to join Team USA in mid-February when Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate and was forced to drop out.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The platforms have largely catered to sports betting, but also allow users to place bets on political events like when a lawmaker might retire or drop out of a race.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
But while leading 45-39, France prop Demba Bamba was sin-binned and the defense cracked when center Tommy Freeman finished a counterattack from a goalline dropout.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Having the wealth and influence to bring together the best minds likely bolstered the self-image of Epstein, who was himself a college dropout.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop out
Verb
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The streaming giant’s stock price doesn’t yet reflect it, but analysts’ uniformly positive reaction is perhaps the biggest vote of confidence by the Street since Netflix last month withdrew its proposal to acquire Warner Bros.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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If earnings are withdrawn early and don’t qualify for an exception, a 10% additional tax penalty may apply.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 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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Nearly 500 of the agency’s approximately 50,000 officers have quit since the partial shutdown started, the department said.—
John Raby,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Multiple airports have been experiencing greater than 40% callout rates of TSA workers, and nearly 500 of the agency’s nearly 50,000 transportation security officers have quit during the shutdown.—
Kevin Freking,
Fortune,
28 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
Noun
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Ballet flats bring a certain softness, while a brown loafer provides an often necessary weight and balance.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2026
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To channel the look, pair a bucket hat with a slouchy polo tee and loafers—bright red trousers offer the perfect splash of modernity.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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It’s populated by craven, cowardly traitors.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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After Kent’s resignation, Republican hawks denounced him as a kook and a traitor to the cause, without touching on the delicate question of why Trump appointed such a disreputable figure in the first place.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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His fellow starter, Grant Govel, has been no slouch either.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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But the city is no slouch in the arts department, with galleries, literary festivals, and a First Friday and Second Saturday art walk every month.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Drop out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20out. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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