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Recent Examples of drop out
Steve Peoples, Fortune, 15 May 2026
The California Democratic Party chair is still urging low-polling candidates to drop out to avoid splitting the vote.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Ella Gonzales
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Max initially dismisses Becky, a college dropout turned temp, as a bubbly simpleton, far below his intellectual rank.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Shortly after polls closed, Burbank reiterated her plan to drop out in the coming weeks during a private conversation with a party official, according to state Democratic chair Jane Kleeb.
—Steve Peoples, Fortune, 15 May 2026
The California Democratic Party chair is still urging low-polling candidates to drop out to avoid splitting the vote.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Noun
This college dropout is now the founder and owner of Beal Financial Corporation, which owns Beal Bank.
—Ella Gonzales
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Max initially dismisses Becky, a college dropout turned temp, as a bubbly simpleton, far below his intellectual rank.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop out
Verb
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They were given sixty days to cease operations and withdraw all international staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Inevitably, Kreutzer’s film was tarnished by association and even withdrawn from cinemas.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Noun
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His discoveries promise to upset the gaming tables of every school of thought that wagers on new and untested art for idlers’ rewards: the love of novelty, the will to make or unmake reputations, the wish to be hip or au courant.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
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Their name exudes the essence of an idler and slacker, but women’s loafers themselves are quite the opposite.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Harper's BAZAAR,
19 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Several aspects of the turnover process affect the likelihood that a leaver will recommend their former firm.—
Joseph Brazel,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The thesis of Brady’s commencement, though, was battling through adversity and never quitting, and the best way for Brady to tell his motivational message was by telling the story of his Super Bowl LI comeback against the Atlanta Falcons.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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These are intended to offer an appealing alternative smoking cessation product for adults who wish to quit.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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My cat, Boris, is not a quitter.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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Evidence shows nicotine products can help quitters overcome these hurdles and permanently break their tobacco dependence.—
Bautista Vivanco,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are few shoes as polished and practical as timeless loafers — something Meghan Markle knows well.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Glove Pumps After several seasons of loafers, ballet flats and even sneakers dominating the office, the pump is back in full force.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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In doing so, Din becomes a traitor to his bounty hunter guild, led by Greef Karga (Carl Weathers).—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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As a result, he was tried in absentia, declared a traitor and subjected to the state’s harshest penalties.—
Kimberly Nath,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Yes, Arrowhead Stadium will be a friendlier environment then, but those two opponents aren’t exactly slouches either.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Handbags with ease, structure and slight slouch create a modern take on nostalgia.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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“Drop out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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