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
Scott Phillips, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
At various points through the second Trump administration, other flameouts have provided adequate cover for other top officials who even those in the president’s inner circle have had their doubts about.
—Jake Lahut, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Jack Harper, back working in his hometown after flaming out elsewhere, living as the responsible adult with an adorable little niece and her depressed, alcoholic mother, Zoe (Marin Ireland).
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Despite owning baseball’s best record during the regular season, skeptics remain for Milwaukee thanks to a string of recent postseason flameouts.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
At various points through the second Trump administration, other flameouts have provided adequate cover for other top officials who even those in the president’s inner circle have had their doubts about.
—Jake Lahut, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Yankees have been burned by adding good players who have quickly flamed out in New York.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Jack Harper, back working in his hometown after flaming out elsewhere, living as the responsible adult with an adorable little niece and her depressed, alcoholic mother, Zoe (Marin Ireland).
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flameout
Noun
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McDonald died of a heart attack in 2017, with the city’s medical examiner ruling his death a homicide, stating his demise was caused by complications from the 1986 shooting.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a league where everyone is constantly predicting the demise of the running back position, Walker is proof that the old ways still work.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That shutdown ended with a promise to vote on extending the subsidies, which failed.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Previous versions of the bill failed to gain traction in both chambers last year.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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But Hadder says the department’s downfall essentially hinged on Sawyer’s order.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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And then came the third quarter, the Heat’s period of downfall this season, with Boston finding its 3-point game and leaving it tied 74-74 going into the fourth — a 36-15 scoring edge in the period.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Property managers of a Corryville condominium complex never got a permit to repair a balcony that collapsed three years later.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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Numerous tenants complained of going days without hot water during the most severe cold snap of the winter, and photos from the complex show sheets of ice on some walls and a ceiling collapsed on cars in a garage.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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But an investigation by the International Civil Aviation Organization commissioned by the United Nations concluded the shoot-down happened over international waters.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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There will also be cover-ups, beach button downs, beach shorts and midi dresses.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Chiefs flopped in free agency and didn’t act quickly enough in a draft that had running back depth.—
Sam McDowell
February 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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Baby Briana’s arms twitched and legs flopped against cold concrete.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Diggins said the setback did little to dampen her confidence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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But Mandac used those setbacks as motivation, taking some new knowledge away from each defeat.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Tigers’ original RSN deal was worth more than $50 million per year, but the team likely faces a 25-50% reduction in TV money by moving to the league’s broadcast portfolio or striking out on its own.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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To this day, Randy Johnson, Steve Carlton, CC Sabathia and Clayton Kershaw are the only left-handers to strike out more batters in a career.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Flameout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flameout. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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