part ways

phrase

chiefly US

: to end a relationship

The band members parted ways after releasing their third album.

—often + with

She has since parted ways with the organization.

: to leave each other

We said our goodbyes and parted ways.

: to disagree with someone about something

We part ways on that issue.

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Meanwhile, Calvin Klein said Thursday the brand and Leoni will part ways at the end of her current contract, confirming speculation that had been circulating in the market. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Rebalance your portfolio Don’t be afraid to add back to some of your asset classes that haven’t been doing well and part ways with some of your winners. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for part ways

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