fell out

verb

Definition of fell outnext
past tense of fall out
1
as in bickered
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 proved
to come to be I had planned to have a sports career, but things fell out otherwise

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fell out
  1. proved
  2. argued
  3. evolved
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  • Rudolph proved popular, writes Smithsonian.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That proved to be a toxic relationship that ended badly, with Louis and Claudia nearly killing Lestat and running away to Europe.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of proved
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  • Popular on Variety Baldwin’s lawyers argued that the prosecution had deliberately withheld the evidence, which could have been used in his defense.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Before the trial was cut short, the defense argued that as an actor, Baldwin was not responsible for gun safety on set, and could not have known that his gun was loaded with a real bullet.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of argued
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  • Over time, Hanukkah has evolved from a historical commemoration into a celebration of resilience — a key pillar of Jewish identity.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near fell out

fell on one's face

fell out

fellow

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