DROPPING OUT (OF) Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

dropping out (of)

verb

present participle of drop out (of)

as in throwing up

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throwing up

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Restoring the hotel’s façade will require more than just throwing up the scaffolding and calling in a team.

— Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
For me, at least, the highlight was getting to see Angie throwing up over the side of the boat.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

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dropping out (of)

dropping out of sight

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