dropping out (of)

present participle of drop out (of)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropping out (of)
throwing up
Verb
  • At least several players appeared flustered, with Golden and wideout Dontayvion Wicks seemingly throwing up their hands in confusion.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The recognizable munchies didn't stop the cast members from moaning, groaning and throwing up as usual.
    Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Dropping out (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropping%20out%20%28of%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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