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
Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Those two flameout franchises both focused on Doom’s rivalry with his heroic ex-friend Reed Richards while mostly ignoring the gaudier aspects of his mythology (like his private kingdom, his witch mother, and his fleet of body-double robots).
—Darren Franich, Vulture, 31 July 2024
Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Darnold, a former No. 3 overall pick, flamed out in poor situations with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers and signed on to back up Brock Purdy in 2023.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Noun
His playoff flameout against the Warriors might have sent a clear signal to the Rockets about the viability of building around him as a long-term fixture.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Those two flameout franchises both focused on Doom’s rivalry with his heroic ex-friend Reed Richards while mostly ignoring the gaudier aspects of his mythology (like his private kingdom, his witch mother, and his fleet of body-double robots).
—Darren Franich, Vulture, 31 July 2024
Verb
Observers had long wondered if the friendship between the two brash billionaires known for lobbing insults online would flame out in spectacular fashion.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Darnold, a former No. 3 overall pick, flamed out in poor situations with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers and signed on to back up Brock Purdy in 2023.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flameout
Noun
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Just months after Saint Archer’s demise, though, Japanese brewing behemoth Sapporo bought the county’s largest brewery, Stone.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Despite Cordelia Chase’s unfortunate demise in the Buffy spinoff Angel, Charisma Carpenter is game to revive the character in the upcoming Buffy reboot.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
2 July 2025
Verb
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In the corporate world, companies that fail to keep up with advances in hardware, software or technology platforms could face a different type of crisis: being at a competitive disadvantage in a challenging and demanding marketplace.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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According to court documents obtained by the Charlotte Observer, the office found the commission failed to provide the bar with sufficient notice within five days of a April 30 deadline as required by the new statute before canceling the business’s ABC permits.—
Nora O’Neill
July 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Some slides did have a 1 hour wait time but that was the only downfall. ...—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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At a time when countless think pieces have been penned about the downfall of original animation, particularly in the light of recent box office flops from major players like Pixar, Applehans says studios should look to broaden their outlook, instead of relying on tired tropes.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Verb
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In handcuffs, Miyake collapsed momentarily outside.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Together, they’re poised to do something far more radical: collapse the traditional SaaS model and usher in a new era of decentralized, intelligent orchestration.—
Deepinder Singh Sethi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Girls centered around four women living in New York City during their 20s, charting the ups and downs of their personal and professional lives.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Trump has previously threatened to cut federal contracts and subsidies to Musk’s various businesses, which include SpaceX and Tesla (Tesla’s stock often tracks the ups and downs of Musk’s political fortunes), and has even mused about potentially having Musk deported.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Some species will flop over when grown in rich soils.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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Staking helps protect tall or large-flowered dahlias from breakage and flopping over, especially after rain or strong wind.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Most people let setbacks crush them, replaying the pain on repeat while missing the hidden power of learning from them.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Chelsea has avoided major injury setbacks through its first five games.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Alcantara threw six innings, allowing five runs (all earned) on five hits and one walk while striking out four.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
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The 39-year-old has a 2.33 ERA in 31 games, striking out 29 batters in 27 innings, and he’s owed the remainder of his $ 4.5 million salary before becoming a free agent in the offseason.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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“Flameout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flameout. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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