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verb

Definition of drop outnext
as in to withdraw

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noun

1
as in idler

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as in leaver

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Recent Examples of drop out
Verb
Following Macklemore's removal from the tour, four other supporting acts chose to drop out, including Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Finneas O'Connell, Lukas Graham, Beoga and Aaron Rowe have all decided to drop out of Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore's controversial exit. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
The Lorena Street Elementary student who once haunted the stacks has also undergone big transformations — the former high school dropout now has an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Conspiring online to commit real-world crimes High on the list of groups authorities’ radar is 764, which was founded by an American high school dropout, Bradley Cadenhead. — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop out
  1. withdraw
  2. idler
  3. leaver
  4. quit
  5. quitter
  6. traitor
  7. slouch
  8. rebel
Verb
  • For the second straight year, Stephen King was the author most likely to have his work withdrawn.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, Netflix released a statement shortly after withdrawing their bid.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of withdraw
Noun
  • 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
  • This represents the loss of an idea of what the capital should represent, the removal of a place that was an idler’s haven.
    — Anandi Mishra, The Atlantic, 30 July 2022
Definition of idler
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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
Definition of leaver
Verb
  • For carpenters, delays and poor weather conditions can disrupt the working hours apprentices need to complete their program, causing some to quit.
    — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Elfe quit her job in luxury retail and enrolled in a teacher assistant certification program at the center in 2022, before continuing her education in its apprenticeship program.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of quit
Noun
  • Some critics showed little sympathy, describing her as a quitter.
    — Scott Parrott, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
  • My cat, Boris, is not a quitter.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of quitter
Noun
  • Abraham and Szor, both Israeli filmmakers, have been denounced as traitors in Israel, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself has threatened to revoke their citizenship.
    — Justin Chang, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Over in Norway, drama series Rinnan, about the infamous Norwegian traitor and Gestapo agent Henry Rinnan, is also set to launch.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of traitor
Noun
  • Nobody slouches in a great suit like West, and nobody scowls in a gorgeous coat like Miller.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • My go-to is a pair of Aritzia Effortless Pants, sized up for a little bit of slouch.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of slouch
Noun
  • The rebels have also intensified their attacks across the border into Saudi Arabia, attacking its oil facilities and preventing its tankers from passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, through which around 12% of global trade passes.
    — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • While the British prevailed over the rebels, the uprising laid the foundations for African nationalism.
    — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
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