part ways

phrase

chiefly US
1
: to end a relationship
The band members parted ways after releasing their third album.
—often + with
She has since parted ways with the organization.
2
: to leave each other
We said our goodbyes and parted ways.
3
: to disagree with someone about something
We part ways on that issue.

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This week, a columnist for The New York Times’ The Athletic called for the Indiana Fever to part ways with Sophie Cunningham. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison is ready to part ways with one of his Florida compounds. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 Pride, forward part ways The Orlando Pride and forward Gabi Nunes have mutually agreed to terminate Nunes’ contract, the club announced. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026 Those changes, advocates say, would finally allow the city to part ways with yellow bus companies failing to deliver good service. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for part ways

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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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