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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 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
As in American politics and homeownership, the middle has fallen out.
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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 .
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
For anyone who's fallen out of an exercise routine, Geiser has a simple invitation.
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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.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
De Laurentiis has fallen out with coaches in the past.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
By the end of World War II, dazzle camouflage had fallen out of use.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
The Night Action was printed in hardcover in the US 1966, and then again as a paperback a year later, but has since fallen out of print, and out of memory.
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Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
But that lifestyle has fallen out of fashion for some business leaders, or at least for JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.
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Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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
The Night Action was printed in hardcover in the US 1966, and then again as a paperback a year later, but has since fallen out of print, and out of memory.
—
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
But that lifestyle has fallen out of fashion for some business leaders, or at least for JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.
—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen out
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The settlement stems from a 2022 federal class action suit filed by YouTube TV subscribers who argued that Disney used its control over must-have programming, including content tied to ESPN and Hulu, to influence the broader live streaming market.
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Blutinger, a Jewish studies professor at Long Beach State University, had argued that Israel was not committing genocide in Gaza and that the protests on university campuses seemed supportive of Hamas.
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According to interior designer Courtney Blanton, pool houses have really evolved due to modern technology with materials that last longer and are heartier.
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Cruise ship spas have evolved from simple massage rooms into comprehensive wellness centers.
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Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.
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To be fair, not everyone in Palo Alto is happy with how things have shaken out.
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Price moved sideways to down while the trend held, momentum reset, and weak hands got shaken out.
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Scheffler has come out on the winning side of it before, securing his 2024 win after a dramatic one-hole playoff against Tom Kim.
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But after the 2020 election, CISA, which is a nonpartisan agency, came out and said there was no interference in the 2020 election.
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But good, old-fashioned capitalism turned out to be very helpful.
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The other guy went to Indiana State and turned out okay.
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Their play proved why, even in the face of adversity in the second half.
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The fear that Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, established in Ethiopia, would reign supreme after Ethiopia deregulated the largest telecommunications market proved misplaced.
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The top of the draft unfolded as expected.
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The exhibit unfolded in partnership with Home of Football, a new cultural destination dedicated to the globally beloved game, which opened in the heart of New York’s design district between Chelsea and Hudson Yards on Monday.
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“Fallen out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen%20out. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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