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 Cranberry sauce is the only side that’s fallen out of favor in the last five years. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Oct. 2026 For Ingersoll and some other religious scholars, Hegseth's promotion of an idea that has largely fallen out of favor with the American public ties in closely with his religious background. — Odette Yousef, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026 But what is Baltimore getting in the two-time Pro Bowler who had fallen out of favor with the Eagles? — Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 Another friend, Marie Rivera, 39, said Perez had fallen out with her family and had even stayed with her for a brief time. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 Bottom line One of my favorite ways to invest is finding a great brand that has fallen out of favor, but where new management is making the right moves. — Stephanie Link, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 Alvarez spent last season on loan at Turkish side Fenerbahce, having fallen out with ex-manager Graham Potter, who was replaced by Nuno Espirito Santo in September 2025. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Guadagnino says at one point that part of his goal was to turn Gen Z audiences onto a director whose work seems somewhat to have fallen out of favor. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 In Week 2, Alvarado fell to Kennedale; as a result, the Indians have fallen out of the rankings. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen out

Verb

Yet, Poindexter also argued the promises have not been lived up to.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
The veteran luxury executive was discussing the IFM’s 40th anniversary, and argued that its teaching across business, design and artisanal know-how makes the Paris fashion school unique — and uniquely powerful.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of argued

Verb

The property evolved over the decades, with an expansion of the building around 1895, and another addition around 1930.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
The event, which started out as a one-day yacht trip, has since evolved into a three-day celebration, and many attendees even come from out of town.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of evolved

Verb

What remains unclear is how investigators determined the contribution of climate change to the mold found in the particular schools discussed.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Price alerts, discussed in the FTC’s shopping guide, can automate the wait.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of discussed

Verb

The Rams came out strong to start the second half, Corum breaking off a 23-yard touchdown run for a 17-9 lead.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Murdoch’s comments about tough comparisons to 2025 are undermined by October ratings, which came out last week.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of come out

Verb

Even as record diesel prices have triggered a wave of trucking bankruptcies, driving diesel-free vehicles has turned out to be more expensive than expected.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
That stint turned out to be the best stretch of the night for the Knicks.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of turned out

Verb

The Rams showed life at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second, and that ultimately proved enough for a 24-9 victory in front of 73,621.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
My joyride with the Pro R Boost proved this rig offers no better out-of-the-box performance experience for the money.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of proved

Verb

His return last Friday, now a star at Florida, offered a reminder how differently his career could have unfolded.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
The bloody slayings unfolded about three miles apart, near the southern and northern ends of University Ave.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026