DROP OUT (OF) Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

drop out (of)

verb

Definition of drop out (of)

as in to throw up

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The 24-time Grand Slam champion appeared to suffer a cramp in his left foot, threw up, and took a medical time-out to have his back massaged between the fourth and fifth sets before losing to Argentine player Mariano Navone.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
If the individual begins throwing up, or if symptoms get worse or last for over an hour – call 911.

— Chad Murphy, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2026

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drop out (of)

drop out of sight

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