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 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 The answer begins with understanding what has fallen out of alignment. — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 2 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 For anyone who's fallen out of an exercise routine, Geiser has a simple invitation. — Derek James, CBS News, 8 June 2026 That the Red Sox haven’t completely fallen out of the postseason picture yet is due to a weird, struggling American League. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026 De Laurentiis has fallen out with coaches in the past. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 24 May 2026 By the end of World War II, dazzle camouflage had fallen out of use. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026

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Some community groups also argued the TIF funds being dedicated to infrastructure surrounding the Fire stadium should be used for community needs instead.

— Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Cooper acknowledged the improvement but argued that the statistics do not capture the larger concerns many Californians continue to have about crime, repeat offenders, and support for victims.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

Definition of argued

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Tunnel walks have evolved from viral social media moments into marketing platforms for luxury brands, agencies and media companies, giving athletes new ways to shape their identities, engage fans and expand brand visibility.

— Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
Reporting doorbell or dashcam videos of potential fireball sightings can help researchers track and collect meteorites – and ultimately improve their understanding of how the solar system evolved.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of evolved

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Moreover, Kansas City had not discussed any sister city partnership arrangements with the Algerians, according to a statement from a spokesperson for Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas.

— PJ Green July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Balazs discussed the evolution of marketing’s scope beyond campaigns into enterprise-level decisions, from technology and data infrastructure to workflow design and capital allocation alongside creative and media.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of discussed

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But, over the past several weeks, 200 million barrels of oil came out of the strait — adding 17 days of supply, according to Lipow Oil Associates.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
After a previous report came out about Platner’s treatment of women, Katz reportedly threatened a campaign staff member for working with the media on the narrative.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

Definition of come out

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In court filings, the bank even argued that because the price of gold has risen since the scam, my father’s purchase turned out to be a good investment.

— Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
In France’s 2022 elections, 76% of voters in their 50s turned out to vote, compared to just 60% of voters aged 18-24.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Definition of turned out

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But that’s exactly what happened, and the area proved to be one of the tournament’s smashing successes.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
First, an Enzo Fernández header in the 85th minute equalized before a Lautaro Martínez header in stoppage time proved to be the game-winning goal.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2026

Definition of proved

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How the search unfolded, and what's next Wells was last seen on the northwest tip of Horn Island the afternoon of July 4.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 July 2026
That value comes from the cast member who notices a nervous child, the detail a family discovers together, the meal that anchors the day and the fleeting sense that this experience could not have unfolded in quite the same way for anyone else.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026