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
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
But the ghosts of flameouts past are gathering, and the region is loaded with potholes.
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Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
Wings that shot flames out of them.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Noun
The latest flameout came Sunday when the Colorado Avalanche rode two goals from Nathan MacKinnon and goals from Cale Makar, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews to a 5-1 win and a four-game sweep of the best-of-seven series.
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Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
But the ghosts of flameouts past are gathering, and the region is loaded with potholes.
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Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
And then a surprising proportion of the early front-runners or near-front-runners in the primary—Katie Porter, Eric Swalwell—flamed out of favor for reasons of their own authorship.
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Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
Wings that shot flames out of them.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flameout
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In a sense, Western multinationals unwittingly created their chief global competitors, along with the conditions for their own demise.
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Iserson also touched on Ponies‘ modest viewership, which ultimately led to its demise despite strong critical acclaim.
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The biggest transaction of his tenure occurred when Shohei Ohtani left the Angels after six seasons for the Dodgers in late 2023, the Angels failing to trade Ohtani for prospects before Ohtani became a free agent.
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Twice already, in November of 2025 and February of this year, the seven states involved in re-negotiating water rights and use along with the 100-year old treaty kicked the can down the road and failed to come to an agreement on water sharing.
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Bunting’s downfall in Toronto was the out-of-control rambunctiousness that led to far too many penalties.
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The steep drop in the housing market and the resulting downfall of the mortgage industry led to a credit crisis that brought the economy into a recession.
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Over 14 months, Safiya -- a pediatrician by training -- became one of the most prominent voices in Gaza, speaking out on social media about the strip's collapsing healthcare system.
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In mature markets like Oregon and Colorado, wholesale flower prices have collapsed dramatically.
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Some of Blue's most standout looks in recent years include boho braids, half-up, half-down braids, and loose curls that showcase her natural hair texture.
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Some houses have plumbing lines that run through the ceiling—mainly to minimize tear-down during plumbing disasters.
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In Late Summer In late summer, iris plants can become disheveled-looking and even flop over.
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Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).
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Despite setbacks, Trout remains a superstar, but his comments about Philly appear more reflective than predictive of a move.
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But the company’s appeal, particularly in the face of setbacks, is also reliant on a combination of story and Musk’s own image in ways that are not necessarily connected to reality.
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Through five innings, the 27-year-old struck out seven batters and gave up seven hits while allowing two runs, continuing to cement himself as Miami’s most consistent pitcher in a season defined by injuries across the pitching staff.
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Freeland, who struck out Ozuna in the seventh to reach 1,000 strikeouts and then fanned Lowe, trails only Germán Márquez (1,069) on the Rockies' career list.
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“Flameout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flameout. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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