part ways

phrase

chiefly US

1

: to end a relationship

The band members parted ways after releasing their third album.

—often + with

She has since parted ways with the organization.

2

: to leave each other

We said our goodbyes and parted ways.

3

: to disagree with someone about something

We part ways on that issue.

Examples of part ways in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2029, though, he is slated to part ways with Paramount, his longtime home, for NBCUniversal. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Smith, meanwhile, was a little caught off guard that another team was willing to part ways with a draft pick for his services. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The probe's close could clear the way for the Clippers and Leonard to part ways. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Orlando City and head coach Oscar Pareja mutually agreed to part ways March 11. — Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for part ways

• ablaze
• airways
• allays
• always
• amaze
• anglaise
• appraise
• archways
• arrays
• ashtrays
• assays
• atpase