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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Reports of The Bachelor’s demise have been completely blown out of proportion.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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TVLine’s Renewal/Cancellation Scorecard has been updated to reflect The Equalizer’s demise.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
Verb
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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
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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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One of the downfalls Oklahoma City had last year was production from the supporting cast.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The downfall wasn’t immediate, however, as Louise—like many of Joe’s love interests—wrestled with her own romantic feelings for him before coming to the realization about who Joe really was.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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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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The paranormal relationship has had ups and downs since.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Richard Sutcliffe recaps the ups and downs of 2024-25 Does Parkinson look for a specialist in this position?—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 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
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Both those outcomes would be a major setback for those who want to see promotion and relegation at the top level of the American game.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Transgender troops The Supreme Court dealt a setback to transgender service members on Tuesday.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 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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Rasmussen allowed only four hits, struck out five, and didn’t walk a batter.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2025
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“Flameout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flameout. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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