1
as in bickered
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 proved
to come to be
I had planned to have a sports career, but things fell out otherwise
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Recent Examples of fell out
But the game fell out of reach early in front of the second-smallest crowd of the season at Sutter Health Park.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Originally released as a cross-trainer in 1999, the Air Max Sunder garnered a cult following but fell out of Nike’s lineup until its return in 2024 (not counting an extremely limited Comme des Garçons collaboration from 2021).
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
And Beekman Place, the tiny, out-of-the-way East River enclave favored by the old-money crowd since Shipman and her society cohort transformed it into a fashionable spot in the 1920s, largely fell out of favor around 2000.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2025
This corresponded with a demographic shift for the blues, which fell out of favor with young Black audiences, who were turning to new funk and soul sounds, just as young white people were embracing it.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Bruno then nearly fell out of his chair once the scores had been given.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
That’s giving an opening to China, where matcha originated but fell out of favor in the 14th century.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
The death rate in the United States returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 as Covid-19 fell out of the top 10 leading causes of death, according to a report published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
And in interviews about it, he’s been talking about why Prince William and Prince Harry fell out, and also why William and Kate Middleton wouldn’t hire him as staff.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Originally released as a cross-trainer in 1999, the Air Max Sunder garnered a cult following but fell out of Nike’s lineup until its return in 2024 (not counting an extremely limited Comme des Garçons collaboration from 2021).
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
And Beekman Place, the tiny, out-of-the-way East River enclave favored by the old-money crowd since Shipman and her society cohort transformed it into a fashionable spot in the 1920s, largely fell out of favor around 2000.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2025
This corresponded with a demographic shift for the blues, which fell out of favor with young Black audiences, who were turning to new funk and soul sounds, just as young white people were embracing it.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Bruno then nearly fell out of his chair once the scores had been given.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
That’s giving an opening to China, where matcha originated but fell out of favor in the 14th century.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
The death rate in the United States returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 as Covid-19 fell out of the top 10 leading causes of death, according to a report published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
And in interviews about it, he’s been talking about why Prince William and Prince Harry fell out, and also why William and Kate Middleton wouldn’t hire him as staff.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fell out
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Communists and socialists bickered over doctrine and orthodoxy.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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During the squabble, Darcey and Georgi bickered about the communication issues impacting their relationship, leaving Georgi’s parents Ginka and Ivan concerned about how healthy their son’s relationship was.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles’ victory will be remembered for Jordan Davis’ field goal block to maintain the undefeated record and punctuate a ferocious comeback from a 19-point deficit that proved the team’s mettle.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Bad Bunny's guest list proved his music transcends language, borders and cultures − and that whoever isn't caught up on his game is losing out on one of the most influential artists of our time.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The defense attorney also argued that there could be a ruling on the new evidence in Kay’s habeas corpus petition in federal court this fall.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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In the search case, Google argued that AI was reshaping how people find information online, and therefore, structural remedies were unnecessary.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At this point, life theoretically evolved in the same sense that the water is theoretically wet.—
D. Scott Schmid,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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The challenge, however, is that brands haven’t evolved their thinking around sourcing to go along with it.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fire is fought by four engines and two water tenders.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Others fought over locks of his hair.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Most had quarrelled with someone right before the act.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Bangkok and Phnom Penh have quarreled for decades over undemarcated parts of their 508-mile land border, which was first mapped by France in 1907 when Cambodia was its colony.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pentagon not releasing details about deployment As has happened in states across the country, federal agents and protesters have clashed regularly outside the ICE building in Portland, resulting in several arrests over the last few months.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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At midday, construction workers, including those building the World Trade Center, violently clashed with students demonstrating against the Vietnam War.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Fell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fell%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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