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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Reich was hired by Glenn on Wednesday to replace Tanner Engstrand, who agreed to part ways with the team last week after one year running the Jets' offense during a 3-14 season.
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CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Six of the new players are on expiring deals, which means the Bulls can part ways with them peacefully after a 30-game sprint down the Eastern Conference standings.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
After the Commanders limped to a 5-12 finish, the team and Kingsbury mutually agreed to part ways.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The Microsoft co-founder was attempting to part ways with Boris Nikolic in 2013.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Six of the new players are on expiring deals, which means the Bulls can part ways with them peacefully after a 30-game sprint down the Eastern Conference standings.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
After the Commanders limped to a 5-12 finish, the team and Kingsbury mutually agreed to part ways.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The Microsoft co-founder was attempting to part ways with Boris Nikolic in 2013.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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