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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Perhaps then, when audiences witness the demise of a lawyer in an entertainment medium, their reaction may be more reflective of sympathy rather than satisfying delight.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Although many carmakers and consumers expected Trump to axe the tax credit, the rapidly approaching demise of the program (light speed in DC terms) is reverberating throughout the industry.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 July 2025
Verb
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As things stand, Díaz could be the latest target Bayern fails to sign this summer.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The agency failed to answer thousands of calls from flood survivors after allowing contracts for call-center workers to lapse one day after the disaster, according to The New York Times.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Hannah obviously isn't the only one at fault in their downfall as a couple, but her decision making certainly leaves something to be desired.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
18 July 2025
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Barry’s downfall sent shockwaves through a city that once put her approval rating over 70 percent.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
18 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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Ramirez’s Independence home was condemned by the city after a basement wall collapsed during the storms.—
Maddie Carr,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
Noun
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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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However, tall varieties, which can reach 5 feet in height, should be staked to keep them upright and prevent them from flopping over nearby plants.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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During Fan Expo Denver, Fraser gave his take on why the follow-up flopped, per Collider.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In the late 2000s, Erdogan started secret talks with the PKK leadership in Oslo, in coordination with Ocalan, which faced sabotage and setbacks, but eventually led to a ceasefire by the PKK in 2013.—
Ragip Soylu,
Time,
18 July 2025
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Earlier this month, Greene was supposed to make a rehab start but suffered a setback with his groin and back injury.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Of those six, McLain struck out three — Mays (looking), Aaron (looking) and Torre (swinging).—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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“Flameout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flameout. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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