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dropped out

VERB

stop doing an activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon back out cease give up quit withdraw

WEAK

forsake give notice leave renege retreat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue remain stay

WEAK

begin carry out engage join

Example Sentences

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King defied expectations as a teenage mother who dropped out of school to gatecrash the predominantly white male music industry.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Two months ago, before Swalwell dropped out of the race, support for Becerra registered at just 5%.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Did he just have a brain fart and forget that Gov. Janet Mills dropped out of the primary?

From Slate • May 30, 2026

Biden ultimately dropped out of the race and endorsed then-Vice-President Kamala Harris.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

She tells me there have been a few changes—Leticia and her dance crew of popular girls will be going on first, Jayce has dropped out, and Tanasia is going to be performing in his place.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon