1
as in bickered
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in proved
to come to be
I had planned to have a sports career, but things fell out otherwise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fell out
At Ukrainian universities, Russian studies fell out of favor after Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
—
Howard Lafranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
A bit made funnier, but also scarier, when the magazines fell out.
—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
The Duke wing unexpectedly fell out of the first round and into the Timberwolves’ lap at the start of Round 2 on Wednesday, and Minnesota didn’t hesitate to pull the trigger.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
They were attracted to each other and saw each other several times more that summer but then fell out of touch.
—
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Four adults and two children fell out of their raft, but firefighters found them and made sure the floaters returned safely to shore, Melink said in an email.
—
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
Devers developed into a star in Boston, but fell out with the front office over being asked to move positions.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Romanch Mahajan, 18, jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan, told The New York Times.
—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
But after a tumultuous start to the 2025 season, Mainoo fell out of Manchester United’s midfield rotation under former manager Ruben Amorim, causing some to wonder if the English talent would do enough to earn a spot on the World Cup squad.
—
Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Howard Lafranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
A bit made funnier, but also scarier, when the magazines fell out.
—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
The Duke wing unexpectedly fell out of the first round and into the Timberwolves’ lap at the start of Round 2 on Wednesday, and Minnesota didn’t hesitate to pull the trigger.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
They were attracted to each other and saw each other several times more that summer but then fell out of touch.
—
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Four adults and two children fell out of their raft, but firefighters found them and made sure the floaters returned safely to shore, Melink said in an email.
—
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
Devers developed into a star in Boston, but fell out with the front office over being asked to move positions.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Romanch Mahajan, 18, jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan, told The New York Times.
—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
But after a tumultuous start to the 2025 season, Mainoo fell out of Manchester United’s midfield rotation under former manager Ruben Amorim, causing some to wonder if the English talent would do enough to earn a spot on the World Cup squad.
—
Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fell out
Verb
-
King bickered with fans on social media.
-
But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.
Verb
-
Their play proved why, even in the face of adversity in the second half.
-
The fear that Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, established in Ethiopia, would reign supreme after Ethiopia deregulated the largest telecommunications market proved misplaced.
Verb
-
The settlement stems from a 2022 federal class action suit filed by YouTube TV subscribers who argued that Disney used its control over must-have programming, including content tied to ESPN and Hulu, to influence the broader live streaming market.
-
Blutinger, a Jewish studies professor at Long Beach State University, had argued that Israel was not committing genocide in Gaza and that the protests on university campuses seemed supportive of Hamas.
Verb
-
According to interior designer Courtney Blanton, pool houses have really evolved due to modern technology with materials that last longer and are heartier.
-
Cruise ship spas have evolved from simple massage rooms into comprehensive wellness centers.
Verb
-
As visitors like Fulkerson settled into folding chairs arranged along the same grassy knoll where John Brown and his followers fought their way into the red-brick armory, Kerwin rose, stepped to the microphone and looked out at the crowd gathered before her.
-
While the Civil War was fought far from Pittsburgh's streets, its impact can still be found here today — in the graves of arsenal workers, in the medals of hometown heroes, and in the stories preserved for future generations.
Verb
-
In fact, Twain might well have quarreled with the whole premise of celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
-
He's previously quarreled with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook and Draymond Green.
Verb
-
Iranian authorities, in turn, view armed Kurdish factions as separatist or terrorist threats, especially groups such as PJAK, which has clashed for years with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps along Iran’s western border.
-
Plane Jane and Drag Race judge Law Roach clashed on Project Runway in front of Tyra Banks.
Cite this Entry
“Fell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fell%20out. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
