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Recent Examples of drop out
Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
But Biden, then a former vice president, trounced her and others in the South Carolina primaries, prompting her to drop out and join others in closing ranks behind him.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
And her 20something granddaughter Lucy is a college dropout with zero confidence or direction in life.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Reed made bogey at the first playoff hole to drop out of a three-man contest that also included Calum Hill, the former Texas Tech player from Scotland.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
But Biden, then a former vice president, trounced her and others in the South Carolina primaries, prompting her to drop out and join others in closing ranks behind him.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, Buono was a high school dropout and operated his own auto upholstery shop out of his Glendale garage, per the Los Angeles Times.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
And her 20something granddaughter Lucy is a college dropout with zero confidence or direction in life.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop out
Verb
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However, that petition was later withdrawn in 2025, the complaint said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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China has invested little in Russia’s economy, and nowhere near the amount that the West withdrew after Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.—
Alan Cullison,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 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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Yun, the expecting mother who quit her job, often finds public attitudes unfriendly toward children.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Sullivan had just quit his real-life job to start at the bottom inside the Packers then, too.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For every 1,000 people trying to quit, using an app resulted in roughly 40 more successful quitters than receiving basic advice or no help at all.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
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Now the Dolphins were being called quitters and tankers -- players who had given up on their coaches, their season and themselves.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Tilocow Metal Chain Loafers Similar to Middleton’s pair, these on-sale loafers feature gold chain details, memory foam cushioning, and raised insoles to alleviate foot pressure.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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Style them with something sporty—a jersey, baseball hat, or sneakers—for a modern contrast, or dress them up with loafers for a more polished look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That argument is still used to justify the retention of statues of Confederate generals, every one of whom was a traitor, in prominent public places.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Feb. 2026
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Her decision to vote for fellow traitor Rob Rausch in the last episode came back to bite her.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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O’Connor and Brown are no slouches either; both are capable of starting and playing at a high level.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Granted, Hernandez is no slouch in the education department.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Drop out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20out. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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