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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Rob joined his sisters and mom — and later Caitlyn — to part ways with their beloved former family home.
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Harris, 33, has a contract that makes sense to try and part ways with, especially with the younger nucleus in Detroit.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Lots of ppl part ways in business.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Hill’s option will likely be exercised; there’s no reason for the club to part ways with him.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Harris, 33, has a contract that makes sense to try and part ways with, especially with the younger nucleus in Detroit.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Lots of ppl part ways in business.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Hill’s option will likely be exercised; there’s no reason for the club to part ways with him.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for part ways
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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