as in altercation
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the two friends have been lonely and miserable since they had a falling-out
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as in bickering
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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2
as in proving
to come to be
I had planned to have a sports career, but things fell out otherwise
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Recent Examples of falling-out
Fatima Abdulkarim, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2024
The two had a falling-out and Fritz stepped away from the show during its 21st season in 2020.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
Former Vice President Mike Pence Trump's former vice president, Mike Pence, congratulated his former running mate despite their falling-out at the end of Trump's first term in office.
—Tony Cook, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
For celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, and Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods, their public falling-outs ended in eventual reconciliation.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Palestinian officials are pursuing a hodgepodge of diplomatic overtures to secure a productive relationship with a new Trump administration, five years on from a falling-out with the last one.
—Fatima Abdulkarim, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2024
The two had a falling-out and Fritz stepped away from the show during its 21st season in 2020.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
Former Vice President Mike Pence Trump's former vice president, Mike Pence, congratulated his former running mate despite their falling-out at the end of Trump's first term in office.
—Tony Cook, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
For celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, and Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods, their public falling-outs ended in eventual reconciliation.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for falling-out
Noun
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Following the altercation, the woman’s mother stormed out of the room, leaving the family divided on who was right in the situation.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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When an altercation erupted between a rioter and a Capitol Police officer, the document said, Roe — with the pitchfork in his right hand — moved forward and pushed the officer with his left hand.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The sellers are Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano), bickering empty nesters saddled with financial woes and a dark secret.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
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Right out of the gate, the brothers are in a contentious mood, needling each other with elbows and bickering like little siblings.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2024
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An ‘endangered’ town starts planning With federal recognition proving elusive, a Brooklyn school grant writer named Kay Diamond suggested that Rogers and others look to Landmarks Illinois for help.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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The heads of corporate branding cook up a brief, a design firm answers with a litany of slides, and, after iterations, interventions, and internal quarrels, the sign arrives in the physical plane, with glossy acrylic letterforms and antiseptic light.—
Laura Preston,
The New Yorker,
15 July 2024
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The key is to keep communication clear and avoid overreacting to petty quarrels and misunderstandings.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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City officials did not say what set off the dispute.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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This firsthand legal dispute inspired her to become an advocate for female inventors, educating others on the importance of filing for IP protection. ForbesWomen: Get the ForbesWomen newsletter, and supercharge your mission with success stories, tips and more.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Adnan often finds himself at the center of the theatrics — from arguing with Brian about ego to suggesting Veah is an untrustworthy partner after Sunny accused her of cheating.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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In late 2022, Festa led an effort with other towers and the towing association to get the DMV to increase towing rates, arguing at a DMV hearing that expenses on everything from truck insurance to workers’ compensation had gone up.—
Dave Altimari,
ProPublica,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Peace-makers are threatened by disagreements and go along with the group to create harmony and keep the peace.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The case doesn’t have the customary hallmarks of cases that warrant Supreme Court action, Greely told me, such as disagreements among appellate circuits requiring resolution.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In today's rapidly evolving job market, professionals must embrace a mindset of continuous learning to remain competitive and relevant.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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These workers understand that age has no bearing on their ability to adapt, learn and contribute to the evolving job market.—
Gary A. Officer,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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