dropped out

verb

past tense of drop out
as in withdrew

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropped out
  1. withdrew
  2. quit
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  • The Federal Reserve and FDIC withdrew their crypto-asset guidance for banks in April 2025.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Benton resigned from the legislature July 3 and withdrew from seeking reelection.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of withdrew
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  • Goodman quit drinking in 2007 following years of alcohol abuse.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The management teams at all seven Chef Creole locations have quit, Sejour said.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
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“Dropped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropped%20out. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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