dropped out (of)

past tense of drop out (of)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropped out (of)
threw up
Verb
  • The Warriors forward drove into the paint and threw up a shot through contact from three defenders.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Political players had painted Hollywood red with communism and the studios threw up their hands.
    Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Dropped out (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropped%20out%20%28of%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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