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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But in 2018, the artist decided to part ways with Pina due to personal issues and negotiated himself out of his contract.
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026
Both Doncic and Young earned multiple-All-Star appearances and found playoff success on their respective teams, but after seven years, both teams felt the need to part ways with their franchise point guard and move in different directions.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Miami Dolphins’ decision to part ways with coach Mike McDaniel drew reaction from NFL analysts Thursday, some of whom even ventured into linking the Dolphins to pursuit of ex-Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Quinn and Kingsbury then mutually agreed to part ways, the official said.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026
Both Doncic and Young earned multiple-All-Star appearances and found playoff success on their respective teams, but after seven years, both teams felt the need to part ways with their franchise point guard and move in different directions.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Miami Dolphins’ decision to part ways with coach Mike McDaniel drew reaction from NFL analysts Thursday, some of whom even ventured into linking the Dolphins to pursuit of ex-Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Quinn and Kingsbury then mutually agreed to part ways, the official said.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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