DROPPING OUT (OF) Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

dropping out (of)

verb

present participle of drop out (of)

as in throwing up

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throwing up

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If the individual begins throwing up, or if symptoms get worse or last for over an hour – call 911.

— Chad Murphy, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2026
Still, cooking is the first and only thing that’s given Tiedemann purpose, so the better option seems to be throwing up a middle finger and getting back to work.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

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dropping out (of)

dropping out of sight

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