dropping out

Definition of dropping outnext
present participle of drop out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropping out
withdrawing
Verb
  • Daines later said withdrawing earlier could have enticed a prominent Democrat like Tester to enter the race.
    Kirk Siegler, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Chock and Bates decided not to pursue a fourth straight ice dance world championship, joining Olympic teammate Alysa Liu in withdrawing from the worlds, a common decision for skaters who compete at the Winter Games.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Dropping out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropping%20out. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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