DROPOUTS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

dropouts

noun

plural of dropout

as in idlers

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as in leavers

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Recent Examples of dropouts Reasons for the increase in dropouts Baltimore City Schools says the dropout rate is seeing a spike because of the COVID pandemic, adding that students who began high school during the pandemic were not receiving as many wrap around services through virtual learning. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropouts

Noun

On the footwear front, models tend to favor options that can easily take them from show to show, like sneakers, loafers, and boots.

— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
Gavras, meanwhile, wore a white suit beneath a long black coat for Friday’s gala, finishing his outfit with black leather loafers featuring metal hardware.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The traitors might have an easier time following the seduction of social media star King Kenny, who is considered a real traitor-hunter by the faithful.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026
Abby became suspicious of Kuehl during a private conversation about possible traitors in the group.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026