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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Lots of ppl part ways in business.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
The Knicks, following their decision to part ways with Tom Thibodeau, reportedly sought permission to interview Kidd, who concluded his playing career in New York in 2013.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Hill’s option will likely be exercised; there’s no reason for the club to part ways with him.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
After the investigation was completed, the show decided to part ways with Del Rio.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
The Knicks, following their decision to part ways with Tom Thibodeau, reportedly sought permission to interview Kidd, who concluded his playing career in New York in 2013.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Hill’s option will likely be exercised; there’s no reason for the club to part ways with him.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
After the investigation was completed, the show decided to part ways with Del Rio.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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