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noun

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Recent Examples of drop out
Verb
Leon, a staunch supporter of Israel, has said AIPAC pressured him for months to drop out of the race to consolidate support for Fine, who has more widespread backing and has been endorsed by dozens of Democratic leaders in the district. Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026 Losers Amad If Mainoo does return to United’s midfield, then someone is going to have to drop out of the team further forward, given the shape change. Chris McKenna, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
Margo’s Got Money Troubles stars Elle Fanning as a broke college dropout who finds success on OnlyFans. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026 Their European dropout neighbors are hoping for freedom, healing and salvation from Armageddon. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop out
Verb
  • Canadian national team skeleton coach Joe Cecchini has spoken out about the sudden national controversy surrounding his team's decision to withdraw athletes from an Olympic qualifier, costing American Katie Uhlaender a chance to make the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Today, demand from institutional investors, corporate buyers, and long-term holders can contribute toward upward pressure on the Bitcoin price, especially when liquid supply is withdrawn or locked away.
    Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The approach can reduce the risk of injury, exhaustion and people quitting altogether, Stanford said.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Yet O'Hara, who in 1981 quit Saturday Night Live after one week, has earned a reputation as a performer who doesn't want to work.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • But Salah, who travelled several hours a day just to reach training as a youngster, is no quitter.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Eschewing any extra volume, the shoes hugged her feet, almost like a slim loafer.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Throw on a pair of loafers and a brooch for good measure.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Hemphill spoke alongside former Capitol police officer Winston Pingeon, who described being punched in the face, pepper sprayed, and called a traitor by the rioters.
    Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The J6ers were not insurrectionists, traitors, and miscreants but patriots, heroes, and innocents.
    Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Granted, Hernandez is no slouch in the education department.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The unique patchwork design comes together to create a wavy, flame-like pattern up that goes up the shaft of the boot, which fits snuggly around the leg but slouches slightly around the top.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026

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“Drop out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20out. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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