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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And with Bridges having one season remaining on his three-year, $75 million contract following the 2025-26 campaign, whether the Hornets might part ways with him would depend on the market for him and if Charlotte views him as a long-term piece.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
And this was enough for the program to surprise everyone on Tuesday, as the team decided to part ways with former player and longtime head coach Mike Gundy.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
In fact, Tuipulotu played so well in his first two seasons that the Chargers were willing to part ways with Bosa, who signed with the Buffalo Bills during the offseason.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
New England Revolution sporting director Curt Onalfo addressed the club’s decision to part ways with head coach Caleb Porter and the search to find his successor.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
And this was enough for the program to surprise everyone on Tuesday, as the team decided to part ways with former player and longtime head coach Mike Gundy.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
In fact, Tuipulotu played so well in his first two seasons that the Chargers were willing to part ways with Bosa, who signed with the Buffalo Bills during the offseason.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
New England Revolution sporting director Curt Onalfo addressed the club’s decision to part ways with head coach Caleb Porter and the search to find his successor.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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