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as in argues
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 falls out
That’s not to nix the idea altogether, but alternative plans need to be explored on the not-so-off chance Minnesota ultimately falls out of the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
What if the bottom falls out and mom dies?
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
One measure of a diplomat is whether, even when world governance falls out of favor, states still open their doors to you.
—Karl Vick, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
When life falls out of sync, there can be dire consequences for health, reproduction, and survival.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
As the footage continues, the pair falls out of sight behind the white sedan for about a minute before the sedan suddenly speeds away, revealing one man splayed across the ground as the gunman appears to straddle him.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Back on the ground in Atlanta, transformers start to blow, a helicopter falls out of the sky, and the electrical grid is completely down.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
My go-to is this Sun Bum multi-pack, which comes in handy in case one tube gets misplaced or falls out on a ride.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
When one area falls out of favor, your overall retirement picture can suddenly hinge on the performance of just a few holdings.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
What if the bottom falls out and mom dies?
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
One measure of a diplomat is whether, even when world governance falls out of favor, states still open their doors to you.
—Karl Vick, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
When life falls out of sync, there can be dire consequences for health, reproduction, and survival.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
As the footage continues, the pair falls out of sight behind the white sedan for about a minute before the sedan suddenly speeds away, revealing one man splayed across the ground as the gunman appears to straddle him.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Back on the ground in Atlanta, transformers start to blow, a helicopter falls out of the sky, and the electrical grid is completely down.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
My go-to is this Sun Bum multi-pack, which comes in handy in case one tube gets misplaced or falls out on a ride.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
When one area falls out of favor, your overall retirement picture can suddenly hinge on the performance of just a few holdings.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls out
Verb
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Flanagan’s campaign argues this year’s will be different because Craig has skipped the convention altogether.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Commentary and opinions The Republican assault on Obamacare has created a healthcare bloodbath, with worse yet to come, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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That combination — throwback excitement plus icy intrigue — proves to be a winning one.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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New vehicle sales data from Motor1 proves that sales for popular truck and SUV models in America remain steady despite high starting prices, record gas prices and high interest rates.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The welcome is relaxed and warm while the flamboyant decor fights to charm you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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An Army official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said soldiers who were fans of UFC fights and who meet Army standards were given a preference, which the official said is standard practice for such events.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Avoid going into crisis mode as the moon clashes with Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Azure Blue Azure blue also clashes with the warm, 3000K, soft white bulb that most of us prefer for a relaxing soak.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The three bills also are not the first headline-grabbing action from Schroer, who serves as chair of the Senate’s hard-right Freedom Caucus, which frequently quarrels with GOP leadership.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From there, everyone rows imua (forward), keeping eyes peeled for sea turtles, sea urchin, and on a really good day in January or February, a mama whale and her baby.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Space rows at least 2 feet apart.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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