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 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 And that historically had a sort of origin in the Drake equation, which might have fallen out of favor, but really structured the conversation for a long time. — Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026 As in American politics and homeownership, the middle has fallen out. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 Whatever the case, Tuesday's action is also a reminder not to give up on quality companies that have fallen out of favor, such as Johnson & Johnson and Cardinal Health . — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 June 2026

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But Craig's supporters have argued that the four-term congresswoman is the more electable candidate, especially as Flanagan has been tied to the Minnesota governor's handling of the multimillion-dollar fraud schemes in the state.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
That connection is ultimately what put Tupac’s life in jeopardy, Davis argued in the book Compton Street Legend, which has become a key piece of evidence in the case against him.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of argued

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As Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's politics have evolved — from combative outsider to pragmatic establishment leader — so, too, has her fashion sensibility.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
The results show that evolved stars like IRS 3 can still produce dust and other materials important for the creation of future stars – even under the harsh conditions near a supermassive black hole.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of evolved

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During his time on Miller’s podcast, the secretary also discussed fatherhood and conspiracy theories.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
Officials also discussed a $10 million replacement for the municipal golf course clubhouse and a potential $6 million replacement for the Parkwood Pool.

— Sofi Zeman August 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of discussed

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Urine, of course, turned out to be a vital health marker, but only after modern urinalysis treatments were developed in the 19th century.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
One Belgian student who struck gold this week while digging a sewer on a summer construction job, is now waiting to see who claims the stash, after an ordinary Tuesday morning on the job turned out to be anything but.

— Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of turned out

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Big Bend National Park, Texas — The towering cliffs, jagged mountain tops, and punishing desert climate of the Big Bend region in Texas have long proved to be the best barrier the United States could have with Mexico.

— Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Medicare audits agencies to check for fraud and demands repayment of funds provided for care of patients its auditors deem have not proved to be terminal.

— Kim Clark, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026