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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Holmes, meanwhile, has been somewhat reluctant to part ways with draft capital for veteran players — instead looking to fill out the roster via the draft, while adding solid pieces in free agency.
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Per Chris Vannini of The Athletic, the Tigers and Swinney have another option if the two parties want to mutually part ways at the end of the season.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The loss sparked the decision for the organization to part ways with general manager Chris Grier.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The Steelers may not be willing to part ways just yet with their 2023 second-round pick, but his fit in Pittsburgh hasn’t been ideal as their starting nose tackle.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Per Chris Vannini of The Athletic, the Tigers and Swinney have another option if the two parties want to mutually part ways at the end of the season.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The loss sparked the decision for the organization to part ways with general manager Chris Grier.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The Steelers may not be willing to part ways just yet with their 2023 second-round pick, but his fit in Pittsburgh hasn’t been ideal as their starting nose tackle.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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