FALLEN OUT Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

fallen out

verb

past participle of fall out

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 evolved

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 line, which belongs to the near-unanimous greatest player of all time and is still widely considered to be the pinnacle of signature athletic footwear, has fallen out of favor with hoopers, and the data backs it up. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Even the more minimal versions of this style (such as plain white or ivory with gold rims) have fallen out of favor. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 And his approval rating on the economy, the bottom has fallen out on that. — NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 While the pole may have fallen out of nowhere, there were warning signs that Rosentreter and others say were ignored. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 And only once, in four seasons with Riley, has USC fallen out of the top seven nationally in that efficiency rate. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 With flat-screen TVs that can be mounted on a wall, these entertainment centers have fallen out of favor, and there are other ways to display your photo collection, such as on shelving or on console tables. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 The irony is that Americans haven't fallen out of love with cars. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 And, as intended, over the years, the issue has fallen out of focus. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen out

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The nationalist AfD’s landslide victory in a German state on Sunday could portend a far-right surge across Europe, analysts argued.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
The four plaintiffs argued that the city failed to take steps to prevent further lead from entering the water supply and gave residents false assurance that the water was safe.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of argued

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The Sphagnum mosses that surround me arose some 14 million years ago, the descendants of mosses that evolved 400 million years ago, making their lineage older than the coal seams that runs through the deep mountains.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
The study suggests the pattern may have evolved independently as camouflage, helping the bugs blend in with the plants' red and orange flowers.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of evolved

Verb

In my 17 seasons in the professional game, dealing with persistent infringement was never discussed at a training meeting, and no single method was promoted as best practice.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
McKinsey has discussed the role of AI in engineering and product development, noting that advanced analytics and machine learning can significantly speed up simulation workflows and expand the range of design options engineers can evaluate.

— Luis Garelli, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of discussed

Verb

In a week when everyone lost at last twice, the Boston Red Sox come out on top with a 5-2 mark.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Iraq wants permission to produce a record 5 million barrels a day coming out of the war, with a long-term aim of up to 7 million barrels a day, Bloomberg reported.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of come out

Verb

Arsenal’s captain again spurred his team to victory as his second-half strike proved decisive in a deserved win over Napoli in their opening game of this season’s Champions League.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
As expected, Alcaraz made life tough for Shelton at pivotal points throughout the match, but the Spaniard's 53 unforced errors proved to be a critical difference in the end.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of proved

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That possibility, however subtle, may have helped drive the legal chaos that unfolded in Baton Rouge just 48 hours before LSU was scheduled to take the field.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
All of this has unfolded in a consequential season for Bohm, who is an impending free agent.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026