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as in argues
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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Recent Examples of falls out
What if the bottom falls out and mom dies?
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
One measure of a diplomat is whether, even when world governance falls out of favor, states still open their doors to you.
—Karl Vick, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
When life falls out of sync, there can be dire consequences for health, reproduction, and survival.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
As the footage continues, the pair falls out of sight behind the white sedan for about a minute before the sedan suddenly speeds away, revealing one man splayed across the ground as the gunman appears to straddle him.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Back on the ground in Atlanta, transformers start to blow, a helicopter falls out of the sky, and the electrical grid is completely down.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
My go-to is this Sun Bum multi-pack, which comes in handy in case one tube gets misplaced or falls out on a ride.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
When one area falls out of favor, your overall retirement picture can suddenly hinge on the performance of just a few holdings.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
If Chicago falls out of the race, then Dillingham becomes intriguing.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
One measure of a diplomat is whether, even when world governance falls out of favor, states still open their doors to you.
—Karl Vick, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
When life falls out of sync, there can be dire consequences for health, reproduction, and survival.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
As the footage continues, the pair falls out of sight behind the white sedan for about a minute before the sedan suddenly speeds away, revealing one man splayed across the ground as the gunman appears to straddle him.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Back on the ground in Atlanta, transformers start to blow, a helicopter falls out of the sky, and the electrical grid is completely down.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
My go-to is this Sun Bum multi-pack, which comes in handy in case one tube gets misplaced or falls out on a ride.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
When one area falls out of favor, your overall retirement picture can suddenly hinge on the performance of just a few holdings.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
If Chicago falls out of the race, then Dillingham becomes intriguing.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls out
Verb
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Bonta argues Bianco violated state law and the attorney general’s authority by removing ballots from official custody without identifying a specific crime or suspect.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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That creative legacy, Santiago argues, is now a competitive advantage.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Verb
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That opacity serves a clear purpose, but Martelli is enamored by it to a fault, and Inés’ refusal to question the people around her or make any significant decisions beyond keeping her mouth shut eventually proves more trying than helpful.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Our rendition of the French bistro favorite proves that this dish doesn't have to be tricky.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Verb
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His wife, Elizabeth, fights to hold things together at all costs, while their daughter, Jenna, confronts the collapse of her aspirations to attend Juilliard.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Jamie fights him off pretty easily and Ferguson is taken prisoner.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Avoid going into crisis mode as the moon clashes with Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Azure Blue Azure blue also clashes with the warm, 3000K, soft white bulb that most of us prefer for a relaxing soak.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The three bills also are not the first headline-grabbing action from Schroer, who serves as chair of the Senate’s hard-right Freedom Caucus, which frequently quarrels with GOP leadership.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From there, everyone rows imua (forward), keeping eyes peeled for sea turtles, sea urchin, and on a really good day in January or February, a mama whale and her baby.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Space rows at least 2 feet apart.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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