as in demise
a loss of status
before her sudden, self-inflicted flameout, she was one of the state's brightest political stars
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as in to fail
to be unsuccessful
even at the reception, some were predicting that the marriage would flame out before the fancy china ever got used
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Recent Examples of flameout
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2025
Whitmer and recalcitrant lawmakers deserve an equal share of the blame for the lame duck flameout.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Contestants who lean too hard into clout often flame out.
—Amanda Marcovitch, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Things could go bad here, too, my overactive imagination warns: engine flameout, pilot error.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2025
Whitmer and recalcitrant lawmakers deserve an equal share of the blame for the lame duck flameout.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
Verb
The Browns didn't select any receivers in the draft, and their only veteran free-agent signing — Diontae Johnson — flamed out and was released on cutdown day.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Contestants who lean too hard into clout often flame out.
—Amanda Marcovitch, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flameout
Noun
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Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum return for the follow-up and are seen in the trailer as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, respectively, plotting Elphaba’s demise.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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People have often tried to predict the end of the world, and while rumors of its imminent demise have been exaggerated, the viral video by Mhlakela and mixed social media reaction to it show the intrigue that the belief retains.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 2-point conversion attempt failed, but the Packers cut the gap to 21-6.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Lawsuits also allege Liberty Utilities and construction companies failed to mark gas lines properly and respond to the leak in time, resulting in the boys death, severe injuries and property damage.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Starring Boszhardt, Gershon, Adrian Enscoe (Dickinson), Chelsea Gilligan (Star-Crossed), and Madison Lewis (Alexander IRL), the film chronicles the downfall of the once-powerful Wendolyn family.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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And then another downfall just before the seventh-inning stretch.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In this scene, Vivian tries to teach Wil how to fall without hurting herself, as dancers do; of course, Wil only collapses to the ground when Vivian gets too close to her.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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All 67 people aboard both aircraft were killed as the plane and helicopter collapsed into the river below.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ullmark had some ups and downs last year, including injuries that shortened his season to 44 games.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Defensively, the Commanders continue to excel in pressuring quarterbacks and defending on third downs, though injuries in the secondary could pose challenges.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Splinter after splinter flopping onto the stone threshold, tsss, tsss, hissing like a nest of vipers.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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This Colombian has been flopping in the US since 2003, has apparently not had a job since 2014.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Seeking an explanation for this unexpected setback, Army Special Operations reached out in 2021 to my lab at Ohio State University.—
Angus Fletcher,
Big Think,
29 Sep. 2025
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Four senior players were ruled out with significant physical setbacks last week.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By the end of the night, Torkelson struck out, grabbed his bat with two hands, lifted it over his head and tomahawked it toward the dirt near home plate.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Blue Jays outfielder struck out looking on the very next pitch.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Flameout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flameout. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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