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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New England Revolution sporting director Curt Onalfo addressed the club’s decision to part ways with head coach Caleb Porter and the search to find his successor.
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Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Roberts and Lazarus were in attendance at a 30th anniversary party for the CNBC show Squawk Box Wednesday night when the decision to part ways with Dowd leaked.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
After a little more than 17 years of ownership, Mike Sweeney has decided to part ways with his Los Angeles home in the leafy foothills of Los Feliz, just minutes from Griffith Park and the Greek Theatre.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
And yet, for all of the issues surrounding Nuno’s relationship with Marinakis and Edu, Forest’s decision to part ways with their manager feels unnecessary and rushed.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Roberts and Lazarus were in attendance at a 30th anniversary party for the CNBC show Squawk Box Wednesday night when the decision to part ways with Dowd leaked.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
After a little more than 17 years of ownership, Mike Sweeney has decided to part ways with his Los Angeles home in the leafy foothills of Los Feliz, just minutes from Griffith Park and the Greek Theatre.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
And yet, for all of the issues surrounding Nuno’s relationship with Marinakis and Edu, Forest’s decision to part ways with their manager feels unnecessary and rushed.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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