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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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
Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
After rising to the post of President and also serving on Oracle’s board, Phillips reportedly had a falling-out with Ellison and left the tech company in 2010.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Harry has only occasionally returned to Britain since his move to California with his American wife Meghan in 2020 and his subsequent public falling-out with the other Windsors, most notably his father and elder brother Prince William.
—USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Their latest reunion comes more than five years after Jenner and Woods' very public falling-out.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2024
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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
After rising to the post of President and also serving on Oracle’s board, Phillips reportedly had a falling-out with Ellison and left the tech company in 2010.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Harry has only occasionally returned to Britain since his move to California with his American wife Meghan in 2020 and his subsequent public falling-out with the other Windsors, most notably his father and elder brother Prince William.
—USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Their latest reunion comes more than five years after Jenner and Woods' very public falling-out.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for falling-out
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The man, whose name has not yet been released, arrived at the airport with multiple firearms and was arrested following a brief altercation with police, according to Reeson.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Like the airport sketch, this was also a new edition of a prior sketch from last year, the traffic altercation featuring Quinta Brunson.Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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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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Maintaining an expansive network can be challenging and time-consuming, but here again, AI is proving to be indispensable.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This evolution reflects a cultural shift, proving ties and traditional menswear will always have a place in modern fashion, and are no longer confined to the office but are dynamic pieces for self-expression.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 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
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However, authorities in Ginzan Onsen, as in more famous destinations such as Kyoto and Mount Fuji, have become fed up with a rise in road problems, quarrels and other nuisances.AFP, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
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Man started firing gun during 'family dispute' that escalated The shooting and stabbing sent four people to the hospital: one woman with life-threatening injuries and two men and one teenage boy in stable condition, police said.Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Some states, including California and New York, allow for discovery, or the gathering of evidence from various parties to learn about the facts of a dispute, before a lawsuit has been filed.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Major publishing companies and authors are arguing that a federal judge should deny Florida’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over the removal of school library books, saying a controversial state law violates First Amendment rights.Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The plaintiffs seek damages, restitution, and penalties, arguing that the defendants' actions resulted in fraud and unjust enrichment.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Event Highlights: Better Workplaces: How to Foster Inclusion and Civility By Aman Kidwai Workplaces Editor 1 The latest episode of Newsweek's Horizons podcast explores the challenge of rising political disagreement in the workplace.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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There is some disagreement in the scientific community over the question of how climate change will affect plant health and groundwater availability across a variety of biomes, with competing models and approaches providing different answers.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Reflecting on the changing landscape of Indian cinema in 2024, Dhawan underlines the evolving audience expectations.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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