DROPOUTS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

dropouts

noun

plural of dropout

as in idlers

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as in leavers

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Recent Examples of dropouts Reasons for the increase in dropouts Baltimore City Schools says the dropout rate is seeing a spike because of the COVID pandemic, adding that students who began high school during the pandemic were not receiving as many wrap around services through virtual learning. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropouts

Noun

The actress is partial to loafers, pumps, sandals, and, on occasion, athletic sneakers.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
Amazon’s Deals section is overflowing with massive markdowns on snappy loafers from Skechers, Frye, LifeStride, Aerosoles, and other top brands.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The team was criticized in Iran and branded as traitors in the media there for remaining silent when the Iranian national anthem was played ahead of their opening loss against South Korea on March 2.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Ortiz vowed to interrogate and, if necessary, kill any traitors who thwarted him and Simon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026