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
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Then there are the flameouts, like FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, 32, now broke and serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy.
—Samantha Kroontje, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Now, the Packers will turn to Willis, a 2022 third round draft pick who flamed out in Tennessee.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Machado’s resurgence When the Padres missed the playoffs following a second-half flameout last year, many fingers were pointed at Machado — the confident, but not always consistent, face of the franchise at third base.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Then there are the flameouts, like FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, 32, now broke and serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy.
—Samantha Kroontje, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Teams that swung freely seemed to advance more often in the playoffs, while more disciplined clubs like the Dodgers tended to flame out.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Now, the Packers will turn to Willis, a 2022 third round draft pick who flamed out in Tennessee.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flameout
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Global fear and loathing of Islamism is preventing a genuine wave of celebration over the demise of a butcher.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Not waiting for predators to leave the area before birthing may also play a role in a newborn fish’s demise.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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While Washington imposes arbitrary budget caps that fail to provide the military with growth above inflation to confront these growing global challenges, China has consistently invested real growth into its military year-after-year.Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
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On Saturday, the initial impeachment effort failed after Yoon's People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the session, preventing quorum to hold the vote.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The ‘blazing furnace’ The real estate mogul’s downfall was stunning for the gargantuan scale of the fraud, rattling a country which has long projected an image of authoritarian stability.Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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His downfall was precipitated by his decision to invoke Article 49.3 of the French Constitution, bypassing a parliamentary vote to push through a controversial 2025 budget.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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As other projects have collapsed, had internal fighting, rug pulls, liquidity issues, legal troubles, and more, the Bitcoin community has sat back with a quiet confidence that no other project could match.Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Our focus has been on doping – adding foreign atoms to the diamond structure to improve conductivity – without collapsing the diamond’s structure into graphite.New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
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What followed was a series of ups and downs that tested Suzanne’s resilience.Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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After 50 years as a chief executive officer of G-III Apparel Group, Morris Goldfarb has developed a zen-like approach to fashion — an industry that’s always chasing the next new thing and is filled with quarter-to-quarter ups and downs.Evan Clark, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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The film earned mostly negative reviews and flopped at the box office with $58 million domestically and $206 million worldwide, a far cry from the 2019 original’s $1 billion gross.Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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This past weekend, McCord led the Orangemen over the Miami Hurricanes in a major upset while Ohio State....once again flopped against Michigan.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Those critics have spent several years berating and doubting her—especially following her most notable setback, in 2021, when she was suspended from the Tokyo Olympics.Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite the setback, Battle won a split decision but faced boos from fans at T-Mobile Arena following the bout.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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So, Infante struck out on her own, founding startup Cat Labs.Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Venezuelan has yet to strike out more than 16% of the time in any of his three brief pro seasons.Chuck Murr, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Flameout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flameout. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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