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
Jon Fortt,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Nadeau scored two goals in the tournament — including the dramatic equalizer with under five minutes left, which was overshadowed by Czechia’s game-winner — but it was widely felt that he and several teammates were misused during Canada’s crushing flameout.
—Cory Lavalette, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Scott Thompson, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
But this longtime automotive goal remains unrealized: Startup Lordstown Motors attempted it with its four-motor Endurance pickup truck, before that start-up flamed out in a flurry of lawsuits, SEC charges, and fraud accusations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
But for every Nvidia or Facebook, there are many more flameouts.
—Jon Fortt,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Nadeau scored two goals in the tournament — including the dramatic equalizer with under five minutes left, which was overshadowed by Czechia’s game-winner — but it was widely felt that he and several teammates were misused during Canada’s crushing flameout.
—Cory Lavalette, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, Mayfield was also in Carolina with Darnold after his tenure as the first overall pick and hopeful savior of the Cleveland Browns flamed out.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
But this longtime automotive goal remains unrealized: Startup Lordstown Motors attempted it with its four-motor Endurance pickup truck, before that start-up flamed out in a flurry of lawsuits, SEC charges, and fraud accusations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flameout
Noun
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Given the important roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards, the pressures that are exerted on them, and the failure of some boards to meet those challenges, some community leaders have advocated for their demise in favor of a different approach.—
Timothy J. McClimon,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Both brothers are quickly brought up to speed, though, when they’re made co-CEOs of the underground operation to fill the power vacuum left by Baba’s demise.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In imposing taxes, or tariffs, on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, Trump says those countries have failed to stem the trafficking of fentanyl into the U.S., among other issues.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Despite being aware of the cellmate’s dangerous behavior, staff failed to intervene, according to a lawsuit.—
Stories by Real-Time News team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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While the nation has faced hardships, every downfall presents an opportunity for renewal.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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Waltz skipped that crucial step of the dictator’s downfall and total battlefield victory.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But three days later, the Chillicothe, Ohio, girl collapsed while using the bathroom at 4 am.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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More often, husbands or wives or children collapse in tears when the cremains are found.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Riders were miked so that viewers could experience all the ups and downs of the day alongside them.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The fan-favorite Frick and Frack duo is reuniting this season after years of ups and downs.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If Dune: Part One flopped, there would be no sequel.—
AJ Thomas,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Firestarter was originally supposed to be directed by John Carpenter, but the studio rejected him because The Thing had flopped.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: The high court's eventual decision could deal a major setback to the LGBTQ+ community, which the executive branch has already targeted with an executive order blitz that undermines protections and quality of life for transgender people.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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With Starship, the recent failures are a significant setback.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Allen Olmos struck out 14 batters with no walks in Birmingham’s 6-0 win over Sylmar on Thursday, a breakthrough performance that can certainly help the Patriots come playoff time.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Belle Rosales struck out 6 and gave up just 1 hit in 3 innings.—
Robert W Clark,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Flameout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flameout. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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