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
Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Another flameout with the big game coming to Santa Clara would radicalize a growing portion of the fan base that expects better.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The Miami Heat have flamed out since trading away disgruntled star Jimmy Butler, losing eight straight games for the first time in nearly two decades.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Early filmmakers felt a similar pull toward a planetary flameout.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Another flameout with the big game coming to Santa Clara would radicalize a growing portion of the fan base that expects better.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
Of course, Lake flamed out in Seattle and the Huskies hired Kalen DeBoer, who brought in Michael Penix Jr. Huard eventually transferred out.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The Miami Heat have flamed out since trading away disgruntled star Jimmy Butler, losing eight straight games for the first time in nearly two decades.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flameout
Noun
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For all the obituaries written about ESG in the past year, reports of its demise have been greatly exaggerated.—
Daniel Sutter,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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This is not the time to issue a prediction of demise, not particularly close to it.—
Martin Rogers,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year, after failing to meet its own October deadline for the rebate’s relaunch, the government passed a measure allowing producers to claim expenses accrued in the final months of 2024 and the start of 2025.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Over the years, he’s placed a total of 48 tracks somewhere on the list, meaning nearly all of them have become top 10 smashes, with only a handful failing to rise into that uppermost region.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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What looks like productivity is often the downfall of those who refuse to delegate.—
Charles Fallon,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Since then, numerous videos have been circulating on social media discussing the downfall and debating the comeback of waterbeds.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
Verb
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After his 4-foot putt went in during the one-hole playoff against Justin Rose, McIlroy threw his golf club in the air and collapsed to the ground.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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This is often not helped when an investment collapses or defaults, and commentators online and other advisory companies increase client doubts.—
Adam Fayed,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Even after the ups and downs of his seven-year run, in which the Leafs have gone 2-7 in playoff series, Tavares enters this summer hoping to earn another contract here.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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He has been married to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star since 2020 and the two have had their ups and downs over the years.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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So Oettinger, out of sheer desperation, flopped to his right, awkwardly because his right foot sort of got caught under him, and swatted the puck down with two hands.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Last night’s after-party offered an inclusive and welcoming environment, where folks flopped on an array of comfy sofas to take a break from dancing. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Yet Vardy took his early setbacks and used them to become one of the most resilient players in history.—
Ciarán McArdle,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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By all accounts, there has been no setback in his return from the elbow inflammation that has sidelined him since mid-March.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Vega settled down after the second inning, allowing just 3 hits and striking out 3 over the next two innings.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Jason Kirk This funny story on the special memento for position players who strike out Shohei Ohtani.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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“Flameout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flameout. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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