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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
Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
After sunset, when the peak falls out of view, guests can stare up at the stars from that bath or its nearby patio shower.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
Federal fallout Many federal employees have voiced their unhappiness about these plans, and many of these stories are shared anonymously, in fear of being a target for cuts.
—Amanda Kavanagh | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The Oilers should have enough to satisfy Buffalo on a deal for a rental who has fallen out of favour.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
After sunset, when the peak falls out of view, guests can stare up at the stars from that bath or its nearby patio shower.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
The fallout radius of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal battle continues to spread, with Marvel president Kevin Feige, Disney CEO Bob Iger and director Tim Miller becoming the latest industry figures swept into the drama.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
Federal fallout Many federal employees have voiced their unhappiness about these plans, and many of these stories are shared anonymously, in fear of being a target for cuts.
—Amanda Kavanagh | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall out
Verb
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The pair grow up frequently bickering with each other but begin dating in high school—only to end their relationship on bad terms when Seok Ji-won abruptly leaves town with his family.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The sellers are Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano), bickering empty nesters saddled with financial woes and a dark secret.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
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Over the span of thousands of years, tasty fruit has proven to be a good way to help with seed dispersal in the environment.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2025
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How to Make Betty's Banana Bread This banana bread recipe proves simple is best.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
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The state's water and forest management policies have also been the focus of some of the blowback, particularly from Republicans.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Glaser, a hot comedian fresh off her star turn at Tom Brady’s roast, wasted no time skewering Hollywood’s glitterati, but did so without the blowback received by last year’s host, Jo Koy.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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After initially joining the Sky on a training camp contract, Carter fought her way into the starting lineup last season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Despite the order from Biden, 82, both Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and now-President Trump, 78, fought to have the flags raised for the inauguration, which fell within the 30-day mourning period.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ginkgo biloba supplements interact with certain medications, like blood thinners, and may cause side effects, including headache, stomach upset, dizziness, palpitations, constipation, and allergic skin reactions.—
Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2025
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told Joe Rogan in a podcast published Friday that his company was pressured by the Biden administration to remove content on side effects of Covid vaccines.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
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Around that time, a few pioneering researchers argued that clinical decision-making should be grounded in the best available evidence.—
Aaron J. Masino,
The Conversation,
10 Jan. 2025
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Fubo sued shortly after the announcement, arguing that Venu violated antitrust rules.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Coir, a fibrous material made from by-products of coconut husks; it is often used as a substitute for peat. Vermiculite, a fine, puffed, gold flecks mica, which helps with drainage.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2025
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This is tough news for prospective buyers, but a welcome by-product of a healthy state economy.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 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 24 Jan. 2025.
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