part ways
idiom
chiefly US
1
: to end a relationship
The band members parted ways after releasing their third album.
—often + withShe 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.
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But if the Dodgers are willing to part ways with a big league-ready prospect like Bobby Miller or James Outman in the return, the idea could make a bit more sense.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The cap savings of a Brodie buyout are marginal, but doing so would open up a roster spot and allow the franchise to amicably part ways with a highly accomplished, respected veteran rather than unceremoniously burying him in the minors.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Interestingly, since the day G-III and PVH started to part ways in November 2022, shares of both companies are down about 2 percent (while the S&P 500 marched steadily higher with a 48 percent gain).
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
The Dolphins’ cornerback situation has been muddied ever since Jalen Ramsey and the team mutually agreed to part ways in April.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The cap savings of a Brodie buyout are marginal, but doing so would open up a roster spot and allow the franchise to amicably part ways with a highly accomplished, respected veteran rather than unceremoniously burying him in the minors.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Interestingly, since the day G-III and PVH started to part ways in November 2022, shares of both companies are down about 2 percent (while the S&P 500 marched steadily higher with a 48 percent gain).
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
The Dolphins’ cornerback situation has been muddied ever since Jalen Ramsey and the team mutually agreed to part ways in April.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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