dropped out

past tense of drop out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropped out
Verb
  • In response, Hungary withdrew its stake from the bank, marking a rare concession in its complex balancing act between East and West.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Biden, the oldest sitting president at 82, withdrew from the race in July, as questions about his age and fitness for office surged following a disastrous CNN debate performance in June.
    Justin Gomez, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Then, Randi Weingarten, the influential leader of the American Federation of Teachers, and Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, both quit the DNC over their disagreement with Martin’s leadership.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 21 June 2025
  • Trump understands starting a war in the Middle East is a lot like quitting your sales job at Best Buy.
    Peter White, Deadline, 20 June 2025
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“Dropped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropped%20out. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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