DROP OUT (OF) Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

drop out (of)

verb

Definition of drop out (of)

as in to throw up

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throw up

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Travis Gabriel at Olympia High and Marlin Roberts at Kissimmee Gateway throw up their arms as if to surrender with a white flag.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
At one point, the new members crowded along the railing, throwing up peace signs, thumbs-ups and heart hands.

— Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Definition of throw up

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dropout

drop out (of)

drop out of sight

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“Drop out (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20out%20%28of%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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