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as in to bicker
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 fall out
Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Without enough nutrients, hair follicles enter the resting phase (telogen) early, and the hair strand falls out.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 25 May 2025
After a news conference outside the jail, Williams climbed into his SUV and headed off, with the fallout from the now-notorious jailbreak still yet to crest.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Verb
Density fell out of favor during the pandemic, as people sought less crowded living arrangements.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Without enough nutrients, hair follicles enter the resting phase (telogen) early, and the hair strand falls out.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
Noun
The season explores the fallout of their friendship, which some fans say has been a long time coming.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 25 May 2025
After a news conference outside the jail, Williams climbed into his SUV and headed off, with the fallout from the now-notorious jailbreak still yet to crest.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall out
Verb
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There’s a genuine brother-and-sister warmth between the Andy and Piper characters in Bring Her Back — and plenty of sibling bickering too.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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Yet a design challenge is a smart choice to assign this particular group of queens because that means locking them in the workroom to bicker between assembling garments.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Mira proved a success almost immediately, with the first vehicle launching in 2023 and operating for a year in space, demonstrating ample mobility before finally depleting its propellant tanks.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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Prior to the settlement, the city had argued in legal filings that the four plaintiffs could not prove what caused their injuries, or that they were caused by police.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Yes, Georgia and Paul split this season as the blowback from the trial — and Paul's support of Proposition 38, disastrous for small businesses — imperiled his mayoral career.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Still, some Republicans worry the new tax risks embroiling the US into a tit-for-tat tax war that causes blowback for companies trying to invest domestically.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Holland has been one of the more active UFC competitors since losing that contest by decision, fighting at middleweight and welterweight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The Lions fought hard in the second half but ultimately could not find enough to earn a result.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Protecting Authentic Japanese Whisky The ascent of Japanese whisky on the world’s stage came with an unfortunate side effect: a more deceptive counterpart masquerading under the same name.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Or could a circular economy, life extension, recycling and reuse be the solution to the space industry's dirty side effects?—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The Entertainment Union Coalition argues that the bill will also help retain the existing workforce, which otherwise would continue to erode.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Debates over existing recommendations Administration officials argue the shots are no longer necessary for healthy pregnant women, kids and younger adults under 65 because so many people have so much immunity at this point.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
3 June 2025
Noun
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All of the leathers used in the production of Crockett & Jones shoes are a by-product of the meat industry which, if not used, would be waste.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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One handy by-product of this prolific posting schedule?—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The first is that when U.S. soldiers returned from the war there, protesters spat upon them in disdain.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Foreign Affairs,
19 May 2016
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The flare comes after nearly a week of flares and coronal plasma ejections spat toward the planet that threatened disruptions to power and communications systems on Earth.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
15 May 2024
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“Fall out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20out. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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