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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In an effort to nudge his clients to part ways with some of their beloved trinkets, Berk highlights how the items are impacting not only their home, but their personal lives too.
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
There have been some rumblings that perhaps the Cowboys will look to part ways with him after this season due to his health problems, and he was mentioned in trade rumors prior to the deadline earlier this month.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
With Florida State visiting Saturday, a school equally spinning in the mud, Florida fans will part ways with their misery — no matter the result.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Under Armour and the basketball star are set to part ways in 2026 as part of a move along with other restructuring initiatives — contract terminations and employee costs — that could give the company incremental savings in the range of $45 million to $50 million.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
There have been some rumblings that perhaps the Cowboys will look to part ways with him after this season due to his health problems, and he was mentioned in trade rumors prior to the deadline earlier this month.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
With Florida State visiting Saturday, a school equally spinning in the mud, Florida fans will part ways with their misery — no matter the result.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Under Armour and the basketball star are set to part ways in 2026 as part of a move along with other restructuring initiatives — contract terminations and employee costs — that could give the company incremental savings in the range of $45 million to $50 million.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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