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as in argued
to express different opinions about something often angrily
club members were soon falling out about how to spend the money they'd made washing cars
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as in proven
to come to be
I had planned to have a sports career, but things fell out otherwise
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Recent Examples of fallen out
The action figure had fallen out of favor with the public, who had soured on the military in the Vietnam War era.
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Swift and Lively’s long friendship had been a distinct sub-plot in the IEWU legal battles, with tabloid fodder that the duo have fallen out over the controversy adverse Eras Tour performer getting tainted with the whole thing.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Grooming in the bathroom, like shaving or styling your hair, contributes to more dust particles forming from dead skin cells or fallen out hair strands that accumulate during the day.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The Tacketts rejected the Alaska State Trooper’s conclusion that their son had fallen out of the skiff and drowned.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
The company has fallen out of favor on Wall Street this year due to an extended stretch of meager revenue growth, which has been stuck in the single digits since mid-2024.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Kampala had fallen out with the White House under President Joe Biden after Uganda passed a harsh anti-gay law, which saw the US and other Western partners suspend aid to the country.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
That increase is not surprising since X has fallen out of favor in the last year or so, and Threads is picking up the slack.
—John Brandon, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Short corners have remained pretty consistent (roughly one in five) while outswingers have really fallen out of fashion.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Swift and Lively’s long friendship had been a distinct sub-plot in the IEWU legal battles, with tabloid fodder that the duo have fallen out over the controversy adverse Eras Tour performer getting tainted with the whole thing.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Grooming in the bathroom, like shaving or styling your hair, contributes to more dust particles forming from dead skin cells or fallen out hair strands that accumulate during the day.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The Tacketts rejected the Alaska State Trooper’s conclusion that their son had fallen out of the skiff and drowned.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
The company has fallen out of favor on Wall Street this year due to an extended stretch of meager revenue growth, which has been stuck in the single digits since mid-2024.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Kampala had fallen out with the White House under President Joe Biden after Uganda passed a harsh anti-gay law, which saw the US and other Western partners suspend aid to the country.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
That increase is not surprising since X has fallen out of favor in the last year or so, and Threads is picking up the slack.
—John Brandon, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Short corners have remained pretty consistent (roughly one in five) while outswingers have really fallen out of fashion.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen out
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The defense attorney also argued that there could be a ruling on the new evidence in Kay’s habeas corpus petition in federal court this fall.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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In the search case, Google argued that AI was reshaping how people find information online, and therefore, structural remedies were unnecessary.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At this point, life theoretically evolved in the same sense that the water is theoretically wet.—
D. Scott Schmid,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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The challenge, however, is that brands haven’t evolved their thinking around sourcing to go along with it.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But he’s been shaken out of his solipsistic reverie.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Colbert, Seth Meyers, and others in the late-night field have openly discussed the struggle to balance topical humor with sensitivity to network standards and political divisions.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Many nodded their heads in agreement as people discussed the sports thriller’s tropes and themes, which included sentiments from ex-athletes and people who are spiritual.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He's spent the last two seasons coming out of the Yankees bullpen.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Reeve wasn’t surprised by Phoenix’s effort coming out of the halftime locker room.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rumors about the Only Murders in the Building star's nuptials with Benny Blanco being this weekend turned out to be 100-percent true, and as soon as a few beautiful photos of the cute couple were green-lighted to be shared with the eager public, fans were double-tapping with tears in their eyes.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Still, even three points would have helped KU, as things turned out.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Eagles’ victory will be remembered for Jordan Davis’ field goal block to maintain the undefeated record and punctuate a ferocious comeback from a 19-point deficit that proved the team’s mettle.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Bad Bunny's guest list proved his music transcends language, borders and cultures − and that whoever isn't caught up on his game is losing out on one of the most influential artists of our time.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Elsen, who got married near Iowa City, Iowa, earlier this month, never could have planned for how that special moment actually unfolded.—
Jesse Kirsch,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Civil War unfolded in battlefields, but also wrought the Draft Riots in New York City, during which dozens of Black residents were murdered, property was destroyed, and the city terrified.—
Annie Polland,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Fallen out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen%20out. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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