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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Reid has long preferred spearheading the offense, which is why the club and Nagy agreed to part ways.
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
After nearly seven years of ownership, Maria Bello has decided to part ways with her Los Angeles home in the Laurel Canyon enclave of Hollywood Hills.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Steele coached Xavier in its first round NIT victory over Cleveland State, but within hours of that outcome, the Musketeers decided to part ways with Steele, who never led the school to the NCAA tournament.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Barrios needed a trainer after fighting Manny Pacquiao to a majority draw last July and deciding to part ways with Bob Santos in December.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
After nearly seven years of ownership, Maria Bello has decided to part ways with her Los Angeles home in the Laurel Canyon enclave of Hollywood Hills.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Steele coached Xavier in its first round NIT victory over Cleveland State, but within hours of that outcome, the Musketeers decided to part ways with Steele, who never led the school to the NCAA tournament.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Barrios needed a trainer after fighting Manny Pacquiao to a majority draw last July and deciding to part ways with Bob Santos in December.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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