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

Pride, forward part ways The Orlando Pride and forward Gabi Nunes have mutually agreed to terminate Nunes’ contract, the club announced. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Those changes, advocates say, would finally allow the city to part ways with yellow bus companies failing to deliver good service. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

The dirty conditions come as the school board voted last month to cut costs and part ways with about 30 union custodians. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

The Oilers don’t have the prospects or first-round picks to trade, and won’t part ways with Zach Hyman, Draisaitl or McDavid. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for part ways

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