fall out 1 of 2

verb

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1
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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2
as in to prove
to come to be I had planned to have a sports career, but things fell out otherwise

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fallout

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noun

as in blowback

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Recent Examples of fall out
Verb
Formerly the county’s largest shelter, Camillus House and the Homeless Trust had a falling out late last year over a bed-pricing dispute. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 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
Noun
After rumors of a fallout between Swift and Karlie Kloss, the model was spotted arriving at Madison Square Garden. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026 All three occurred in Charlotte since May, only about a year after the city faced questions over a secretive settlement with its outgoing police chief and the fallout from a heavily politicized murder on public transit. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall out
  1. bicker
  2. prove
  3. blowback
  4. fight
  5. side effect
  6. argue
  7. by-product
  8. spat
Verb
  • Several weeks back, Clark and White were caught bickering during a timeout huddle against the expansion Portland Fire.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • The plot centers on bickering couple Joe and Angela, who invite their noisy upstairs neighbors, Hawk and Piña, for dinner.
    — Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of bicker
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  • That verdant vista of a piece of ancient, intricate architecture centered me in storied Osaka and proved a delightfully consistent through line for my stay.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • In its conclusion, the report said forensic evidence did not prove Oliver died from inflicted trauma.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of prove
Noun
  • Continue reading … 'DEEPLY WEIRD' — CNN panel's bizarre 'read as Jewish' comment about a senator draws fierce blowback.
    — , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The blowback, and its competition, was so intense that in July 2027, Sony reduced the price to $500.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of blowback
Verb
  • Two firefighters died from injures sustained while fighting the blaze.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • The action is set in the 1750s with Washington as a young man eager to fight, initially as a British officer in a period of complex loyalties.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of fight
Noun
  • The resulting anxiety and panic are an unfortunate side effect of a banner year for fireworks shows.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 June 2026
  • Mendez is in a special therapy program for patients who have aphasia, which is a common side effect of having a stroke.
    — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Definition of side effect
Verb
  • The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of argue
Noun
  • The technique developed as a by-product of my scientific research on bass fishing.
    — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
  • These grain- and gluten-free treats contain no chicken or poultry by-product meal, corn, wheat, soy, or artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
Definition of by-product
Verb
  • Mulroney, Ackerman, Snow, and Newman turn this story of spatting WAGS into an explosive, addictive watch.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Preparation has cultural and regional variations, but the seed is usually chewed with slaked lime and betel leaves, and chewing releases a red juice that's often then spat out.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
Definition of spat

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