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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The pair of them deliver Dinah into the hands of Ella, Downey’s sister, and part ways at Paddington train station in London.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Dec. 2025
The Red Sox could part ways with Jarren Duran and MLB-ready pitching prospects to bring Seager to Fenway Park.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Phillip Faraone / Getty Images The LA Clippers’ abrupt decision to part ways with Chris Paul in the middle of his final NBA season — and the way the organization handled that decision — is not sitting well with one of Paul’s most prominent former teammates.
—Mike Prada, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2025
If the Dolphins part ways with Daniels, Strange could return as a starter.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Dec. 2025
The Red Sox could part ways with Jarren Duran and MLB-ready pitching prospects to bring Seager to Fenway Park.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Phillip Faraone / Getty Images The LA Clippers’ abrupt decision to part ways with Chris Paul in the middle of his final NBA season — and the way the organization handled that decision — is not sitting well with one of Paul’s most prominent former teammates.
—Mike Prada, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2025
If the Dolphins part ways with Daniels, Strange could return as a starter.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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