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Recent Examples of drop out
Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Several prominent Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and Hakeem Jeffries, are urging Swalwell to drop out of the California governor's race.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Denise Chow, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
But there was the obvious challenge of how a high school dropout could compete with candidates from Ivy League schools and top engineering programs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Within hours of the accusations against Swalwell being made public, the Northern California congressman’s campaign began to unravel and a chorus of top Democrats urged him to drop out.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Several prominent Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and Hakeem Jeffries, are urging Swalwell to drop out of the California governor's race.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
During the brief dropout, NASA was unable to receive data from the crew or their Orion spacecraft.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
But there was the obvious challenge of how a high school dropout could compete with candidates from Ivy League schools and top engineering programs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop out
Verb
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In turn, Canadian prosecutors will withdraw all 14 murder charges laid against Kenneth Law, lawyer Matthew Gourlay told CBC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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When the San Francisco Chronicle published its investigation, Swalwell’s campaign collapsed within 48 hours, indicating that the evidence was sufficiently substantial to immediately persuade political allies, campaign chairs, and fellow Democrats to withdraw their support.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 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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Nevertheless, Kayla refused to quit.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The town has been operating without a local government since January, when its entire Board of Trustees quit following years of bitter infighting and a violent scuffle that sent one of the trustees to the hospital, The Denver Post reported last month.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 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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In addition to gorgeous, envelope-style carryalls, the brand makes the perfect flats and loafers for every day.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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The length is perfect with a pair of ballet flats or lug-sole loafers, and the structured shape matches with everything from a casual white tee to a silky camisole and cropped cardigan for a day-to-night look.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the castle’s internal order collapses under the weight of a string of baffling crimes, Araki strikes a fragile alliance with Kuroda Kanbei – a razor-minded captive languishing in his own dungeon – in a race to root out a traitor before Oda’s army closes in.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the context of his time, Jesus was considered a traitor — an enemy of the Roman Empire.—
Michael J Christensen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Kelce is no fashion slouch himself.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 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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“Drop out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20out. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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