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as in bickered
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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as in proved
to come to be
I had planned to have a sports career, but things fell out otherwise
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Recent Examples of fell out
At Ukrainian universities, Russian studies fell out of favor after Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
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Howard Lafranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
A bit made funnier, but also scarier, when the magazines fell out.
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
The Duke wing unexpectedly fell out of the first round and into the Timberwolves’ lap at the start of Round 2 on Wednesday, and Minnesota didn’t hesitate to pull the trigger.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
They were attracted to each other and saw each other several times more that summer but then fell out of touch.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Four adults and two children fell out of their raft, but firefighters found them and made sure the floaters returned safely to shore, Melink said in an email.
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Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
Devers developed into a star in Boston, but fell out with the front office over being asked to move positions.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Romanch Mahajan, 18, jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan, told The New York Times.
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Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
But after a tumultuous start to the 2025 season, Mainoo fell out of Manchester United’s midfield rotation under former manager Ruben Amorim, causing some to wonder if the English talent would do enough to earn a spot on the World Cup squad.
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Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Howard Lafranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
A bit made funnier, but also scarier, when the magazines fell out.
—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
The Duke wing unexpectedly fell out of the first round and into the Timberwolves’ lap at the start of Round 2 on Wednesday, and Minnesota didn’t hesitate to pull the trigger.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
They were attracted to each other and saw each other several times more that summer but then fell out of touch.
—
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Four adults and two children fell out of their raft, but firefighters found them and made sure the floaters returned safely to shore, Melink said in an email.
—
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
Devers developed into a star in Boston, but fell out with the front office over being asked to move positions.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Romanch Mahajan, 18, jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan, told The New York Times.
—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
But after a tumultuous start to the 2025 season, Mainoo fell out of Manchester United’s midfield rotation under former manager Ruben Amorim, causing some to wonder if the English talent would do enough to earn a spot on the World Cup squad.
—
Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fell out
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King bickered with fans on social media.
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But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.
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Their play proved why, even in the face of adversity in the second half.
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The fear that Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, established in Ethiopia, would reign supreme after Ethiopia deregulated the largest telecommunications market proved misplaced.
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Defense attorneys argued during the trial that the defendants planned a peaceful protest and noise demonstration with fireworks to show support for people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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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.
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According to interior designer Courtney Blanton, pool houses have really evolved due to modern technology with materials that last longer and are heartier.
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Cruise ship spas have evolved from simple massage rooms into comprehensive wellness centers.
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The future king of Britain descends from American patriots who fought against the crown he is destined to inherit, according to a new book tracing Prince William's family tree.
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Both exist in spite of the odds, symbols of perseverance and community — memorials to those who fought to establish a new country and a new state, and who happened to do it in a place that proved particularly untamable.
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In fact, Twain might well have quarreled with the whole premise of celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
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He's previously quarreled with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook and Draymond Green.
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Iranian authorities, in turn, view armed Kurdish factions as separatist or terrorist threats, especially groups such as PJAK, which has clashed for years with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps along Iran’s western border.
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Plane Jane and Drag Race judge Law Roach clashed on Project Runway in front of Tyra Banks.
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“Fell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fell%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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