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

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Group argued construction could be irreversible The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is challenging the ballroom, had told the justices that the project would likely become irreversible unless it is stopped now.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Palal acknowledged that Davis’ accounts of the killing evolved over the years but argued those differences reflected Davis’ changing motivations and efforts to protect himself.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of argued

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That concept evolved into Wednesday’s Wu-Day event, with the Boone becoming the centerpiece of the local celebration.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
In the 1920s, the envelope combination evolved into cami-knickers, the undergarment that would define the postwar Jazz Age.

— April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of evolved

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Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss, a No 10, was also discussed, but Fernandez-Pardo was Newcastle’s true focus.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere, the war in Ukraine was discussed Monday at a summit in Kyrgyzstan involving the leaders of China, Russia and India.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of discussed

Verb

Getting singled out by Sacha Baron Cohen‘s most infamous character turned out to be good publicity, not an insult, for Ed Sheeran.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026
Harry Kane Kane was England’s clutch player at the World Cup, scoring a late double to avoid a disastrous early exit against DR Congo and netting what turned out to be the decisive goal from the penalty spot in England’s epic 3-2 win over Mexico.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of turned out

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Remote club-to-club conversations had proved fruitless, so senior figures travelled by Eurostar to Lille and an initial €60m deal was struck on Monday.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
However, a 2026 paper on the subject has proved controversial; a formal rebuttal claims that the analysis is flawed.

— Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of proved

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Miami doesn’t play either team this season, but with the way the conference’s standings unfolded last season, every game has a chance to impact who makes it to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the conference title game in December.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
The war has unfolded in fits and starts, with bursts of overwhelming American firepower repeatedly giving way to promises that diplomacy might bring it to an end.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026