part ways
idiom
chiefly US
1
: to end a relationship
The band members parted ways after releasing their third album.
—often + withShe has since parted ways with the organization.
2
: to leave each other
We said our goodbyes and parted ways.
3
: to disagree with someone about something
We part ways on that issue.
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Interestingly, since the day G-III and PVH started to part ways in November 2022, shares of both companies are down about 2 percent (while the S&P 500 marched steadily higher with a 48 percent gain).
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
The Dolphins’ cornerback situation has been muddied ever since Jalen Ramsey and the team mutually agreed to part ways in April.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
After that, the two artists will briefly part ways: Malone will embark on a European tour of music festivals in August, while Jelly Roll will remain in North America to play the North Dakota State Fair and other fests.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Due to the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the Celtics will likely be forced to part ways with some key players this summer.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
The Dolphins’ cornerback situation has been muddied ever since Jalen Ramsey and the team mutually agreed to part ways in April.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
After that, the two artists will briefly part ways: Malone will embark on a European tour of music festivals in August, while Jelly Roll will remain in North America to play the North Dakota State Fair and other fests.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Due to the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the Celtics will likely be forced to part ways with some key players this summer.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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