dropping out

Definition of dropping outnext
present participle of drop out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropping out
withdrawing
Verb
  • Consider withdrawing $150,000 to buy the land then, wait to pull the next $150,000 in the next year.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Spurs imploded away to Atletico, also losing 5-2 and withdrawing their goalkeeper after going three down in 15 minutes.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Dropping out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropping%20out. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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