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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
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.
—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
Emergency crews rushed to the Lincoln Village Apartments Wednesday night after a frantic 911 call reported a child had fallen out a window.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Once a brand that soared as the de rigueur footwear for the Silicon Valley set, Allbirds has fallen out of the sky.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Qualcomm has fallen out of favor.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
As of early 2026, COVID-19 has fallen out of the top 10 causes of death in the state.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
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
Emergency crews rushed to the Lincoln Village Apartments Wednesday night after a frantic 911 call reported a child had fallen out a window.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Once a brand that soared as the de rigueur footwear for the Silicon Valley set, Allbirds has fallen out of the sky.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Qualcomm has fallen out of favor.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
As of early 2026, COVID-19 has fallen out of the top 10 causes of death in the state.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen out
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It can’t really even be argued that this is a game unfolding between two adults.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The defense argued that if jurors believe Anthony felt genuine terror and had no chance for calm reflection, then sudden passion applies, pointing to the video as evidence.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Over time, basketry evolved into a craft among their descendants—with designs used to carry items such as sewing tools, homemade bread, and flowers—for both practical and economic purposes.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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What began as a small colonial-era brewing operation has since evolved through mergers, expansions, and seven generations of family legacy into a global beverage company.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The supervisors had discussed in March whether the money could be used to address pressing demands across the county, such as the multimillion-dollar liability from the Airport fire in 2024.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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According to The Associated Press, prior to the meeting, the pope discussed his and the artist's overlapping schedules and who might dominate young people's attention between the two figures.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Price moved sideways to down while the trend held, momentum reset, and weak hands got shaken out.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The path to the Cup plays a massive role in odds and the way the East has shaken out has become a huge advantage for the Lightning.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Cougars came out of the gate flying, with Ani Woodard registering a hat trick and Emma Whoriskey and Taylor Watts adding goals in the opening frame.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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The Spurs came out hot for the second consecutive game Wednesday, racing to a 41-22 lead by the end of the first quarter.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The trip, though, has underscored how the country of 50 million people, which experienced a religious crisis after its 20th-century dictatorship ended, still has plenty of faithful Catholics who have turned out in droves to welcome the American pope.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The trip, though, has underscored how the country of 50 million people, which experienced a religious crisis after its 20th century dictatorship ended, still has plenty of faithful Catholics who have turned out in droves to welcome the American pope.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Two dozen other Republican senators accepted the allegations as credible and urged Moore to step aside if the claims proved true.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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While his tenure with Philadelphia proved brief, his extensive major-league experience and history as a former top prospect could create another opportunity elsewhere before long.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In a video call announcing the event early Tuesday, White explained how the conversation unfolded.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The incident had unfolded relatively close to his city.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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“Fallen out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen%20out. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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