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

There is no confusion as to why the Giants have to part ways with Ray. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

At the time of this writing, all but seven teams are within 5½ games of the final wild-card spot, making more teams reluctant to part ways with key pieces while chasing a playoff berth. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Oh exited Grey’s in 2014 after 10 seasons, and decided to part ways with Cristina on her own terms with the support of creator Shonda Rhimes and the writing team. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

On a similar note, part ways with any miscellaneous container bottoms or lids that don’t have a mate, Anderson urges. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for part ways

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