as in demise
a loss of status
before her sudden, self-inflicted flameout, she was one of the state's brightest political stars
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as in to fail
to be unsuccessful
even at the reception, some were predicting that the marriage would flame out before the fancy china ever got used
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Recent Examples of flameout
Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
His playoff flameout against the Warriors might have sent a clear signal to the Rockets about the viability of building around him as a long-term fixture.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Darnold, a former No. 3 overall pick, flamed out in poor situations with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers and signed on to back up Brock Purdy in 2023.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Noun
And the 2024 flameout season Aaron Rodgers, a first ballot Hall of Famer, just produced for the Jets is proof that Miami’s AFC East revival is still bad.
—Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
His playoff flameout against the Warriors might have sent a clear signal to the Rockets about the viability of building around him as a long-term fixture.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Verb
Observers had long wondered if the friendship between the two brash billionaires known for lobbing insults online would flame out in spectacular fashion.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Darnold, a former No. 3 overall pick, flamed out in poor situations with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers and signed on to back up Brock Purdy in 2023.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flameout
Noun
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Despite Jill’s obvious issues, Lowes defends her character, who, like many in the show, faces an unfortunate demise.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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For a time, according to the dominant accounts of its demise, the postwar international order largely succeeded, especially in the West.—
STACIE E. GODDARD,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
Verb
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In 2022, Lenn Catley's heart began to fail because of amyloidosis, a buildup of proteins from his liver that attacked his heart.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The amendment failed to garner sufficient support, securing only six votes—among them, Rep. Tlaib’s.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Her goal is clear: to drive a wedge between Lorenzo and his family and bring about his downfall.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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The bill's downfall prompted outrage from state GOP leaders and celebration from the proposal’s opponents.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The episode ended with a deep-fake public service announcement that showed Trump walking through the desert, taking off his clothes and collapsing nude in the sand.—
Christine Ricciardi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Just two weeks after collapsing twice during the opening round of the Amundi Evian Championship, Hull returned this week to compete at the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The experience is worth it The Puerto Rican economy, historically tied to the ups and downs of the U.S. economy, rarely grows on its own.—
Wilson Santiago Burgos,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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That’s the kind of business that earns loyalty, adapts with purpose, and survives the ups and downs that come with any economy.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The analysis does point out some elements of the arrangement that could prove to be problematic for San Diego taxpayers if the project flops.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Lastly, the charge port for the gearbox is on the end of a wire that just flops around in an annoying and unsightly fashion.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The world’s children need our support now more than ever Despite this enormous setback, UNICEF's work for children does not stop now — especially given this time of unprecedented need.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Finding the liberal Joe Rogan became high-dollar Democrats’ white whale after losing the 2024 presidential election, but this week, the party suffered setbacks with two reliable media mouthpieces.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
18 July 2025
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However, Pallante struck out Heriberto Hernandez to strand the runner.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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Price was fantastic in 11 starts, striking out 82 and walking 15 in 77⅔ innings, though the Tigers barely held onto the division crown before getting swept by the Orioles in the ALDS.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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“Flameout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flameout. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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