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as in to bicker
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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Recent Examples of fall out
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The two reportedly had a falling out after his divorce from Miley’s mom, Tish, but are said to be in better terms now.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The girls described the fallout — anxiety attacks, a loss of trust, problems focusing on schoolwork and a fear that the images may someday surface in unexpected ways.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Qualcomm has fallen out of favor.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The two reportedly had a falling out after his divorce from Miley’s mom, Tish, but are said to be in better terms now.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Cukor spoke about his time on the frontlines of defense innovation, the fallout from Iran, and whether Silicon Valley’s ethics can survive the realities of global conflict.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The girls described the fallout — anxiety attacks, a loss of trust, problems focusing on schoolwork and a fear that the images may someday surface in unexpected ways.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall out
Verb
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Jenna is frustrated at his lack of seriousness, and Daisy wishes her department would stop bickering for once.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Against the backdrop of an island honeymoon, the two men clash and bicker before gradually uncovering an unexpected bond in this emotional dramedy.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kevin McGonigle quickly proved that the Detroit Tigers' made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps the apocalypse is near, because what’s proven to be a difficult task for the Hornets seemingly forever finally happened Thursday night.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Gas prices have risen sharply, with broader inflationary blowback looming if the conflict drags on.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yet their massive investments have spurred political blowback, as voters object to rising electricity bills due to data centers and the risk of job losses to AI.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The underlying facts of the case are still to be ruled on, but the partial ruling on Friday was a big win for immigration advocates who had been fighting to shut down the controversial site.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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There have been dueling proposals ever since, with some fighting to keep the Bears in Chicago proper, others fighting to help the stadium get built in Arlington Heights, and recently Northwest Indiana jumping into the fray, proposing sites for a new Bears stadium in Gary and Hammond.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Another side effect is dependency, which may occur with prolonged use of allergy medication.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Novo Nordisk representatives did not provide the specific number of patients affected when asked, but USA TODAY’s analysis of FDA data shows a large spike in the company’s submissions of side effect reports in July 2025, just a few months after the inspection.—
Austin Fast,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors argue that Duckett was a monster in disguise who abused the badge and brutally raped and killed Teresa before dumping her body in a lake.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The reversal comes after Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta and the UCLA Voting Rights Project launched legal challenges last week, arguing the sheriff has no authority over election materials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Qatar also provides a third of the world’s helium, a by-product of natural-gas production and a key ingredient in the manufacturing of computer chips and medical imaging equipment.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Gas flares — huge 25-foot flames that are created when hydrocarbons (a by-product of oil extraction) are burned off into the atmosphere.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Callie and Arizona: Another couple spatting over kids.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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Mulroney, Ackerman, Snow, and Newman turn this story of spatting WAGS into an explosive, addictive watch.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Fall out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20out. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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