dropped out

past tense of drop out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropped out
Verb
  • In response, Hungary withdrew its stake from the bank, marking a rare concession in its complex balancing act between East and West.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Biden, the oldest sitting president at 82, withdrew from the race in July, as questions about his age and fitness for office surged following a disastrous CNN debate performance in June.
    Justin Gomez, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Privately, the show’s lead actress, Emily Meade, threatened to quit.
    Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
  • After being a successful child actor in the 1950s, Talbot quit acting at the age of 14.
    Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 7 June 2025
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“Dropped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropped%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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