dropped out

past tense of drop out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropped out
Verb
  • Last month, multiple musicians withdrew from the fair's kickoff because of concerns about its political affiliation, prompting Freedom 250 to rebrand it as a rally.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 June 2026
  • As for Djokovic, the seven-time Wimbledon champ who withdrew from a pre-tournament exhibition without explanation, his draw looks like this.
    Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • In it, Pearson delivered an opening monologue about his desire to quit dancing.
    Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Two years into what was intended to be a seven-year apprenticeship, Walton quit and followed his siblings south.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
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“Dropped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropped%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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