Phrasal Verbs in Headlines
Every week, we hand-pick real news headlines from sources like CNN, ESPN, Variety, and AP, and highlight the phrasal verb inside. See how native speakers use them, then explore the full entry for each verb in our Directory.
The AtlanticNovember 2, 2026
How Elon Musk Turned on Ukraine
to suddenly oppose or betray someone you previously supported
The AtlanticNovember 2, 2026
Corruption Catches Up to MAGA
to finally reach someone or something that was ahead — often used when consequences arrive
Rolling StoneNovember 2, 2026
Thom Yorke and Harry Styles Come Together in Epic Conversation
to unite or join with others, especially for a shared purpose
EntrepreneurNovember 2, 2026
I've Sat on 23 Boards. Here's What Founders Get Wrong When They Hire a CEO and Step Back
to withdraw from active involvement and take a less hands-on role
PeopleNovember 2, 2026
Lindsay Clancy's Attorney Shuts Down Claim Presented by Patrick Clancy's Attorney in Civil Case
to stop an idea or claim by firmly rejecting it
PeopleNovember 2, 2026
Mom Accused of Leaving 4 Kids Alone While She Went to Vegas Arranged for Babysitter to Check on Them
to visit or contact someone to make sure they are safe or okay
CNNNovember 2, 2026
'She could have gotten away with' murder: The dangerous science behind the Queen of Crime
to escape punishment or consequences for something wrong
EntrepreneurOctober 26, 2026
She Started a Side Hustle Moving Women Out After Breakups. She Now Makes $13,000 a Month.
to leave a place where you have been living, taking your belongings with you
CNNOctober 26, 2026
Justice Department orders California counties to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizens
to separate or reserve something for a particular purpose
TimeOctober 26, 2026
What to Say When Someone Cuts in Line in Front of You
to push in front of others who are waiting in a line or queue
VarietyOctober 26, 2026
Lu & Jarch Take Over Hit Drive as Network Tries New Formula
to assume control or responsibility for something
TimeOctober 26, 2026
MAHA Leader Calley Means Steps Down from Trump Administration Health Advisory Role
to resign or leave an official position or role
PeopleOctober 26, 2026
Martha Stewart, 85, Sold Me on the Rich-Looking Outfit Formula She Wears All Fall
to convince or persuade someone to accept or believe something
Inc.October 26, 2026
These Gen-Z Founders Turned an AI Party Trick Into a $4.5 Million Startup
to transform or change something into something else
VarietyOctober 19, 2026
Stephen Schwartz Pulls Out of Kennedy Center's 2026 Lineup
to withdraw from a commitment, agreement, or event
PeopleOctober 19, 2026
Jenna Dewan Teases Upcoming DWTS Routine with Alan Bersten as He Steps In amid Val Chmerkovskiy's Suspension
to take over a role or get involved, especially to help in a difficult situation
Martha StewartOctober 19, 2026
Is It Rude to Show Up to a Halloween Party Without a Costume?
to arrive or appear somewhere, especially at an event
SheKnowsOctober 19, 2026
Gigi Hadid's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Look Has Everyone Asking About Bradley Cooper
to inquire or seek information about someone or something
Fox NewsOctober 19, 2026
Get the Anthropologie beauty advent calendar before it sells out, and 25 more popular calendars
to be completely bought up so that nothing remains available
Fox NewsOctober 19, 2026
Massachusetts GOP ticket rocked by alleged drunken crash as candidate abruptly halts campaign — calls on rival to step aside
to formally urge or request someone to do something
VarietyOctober 18, 2026
Taylor Swift Fires Up Academy Gala With Four Songs in Her First Band Performance Since the Eras Tour
to excite or energize a crowd or situation
Fox NewsOctober 13, 2026
10 Amazon deals to kick off holiday shopping
to start or launch something, especially an event or activity
PeopleOctober 13, 2026
Meghan Markle Shows Off a Ring That Matches Prince Harry, But It's Not a Wedding Band
to display something proudly in order to impress others
PeopleOctober 13, 2026
Kelly Clarkson Is 'Clearly Ticked Off' About Brooklyn Store Incident, Even Though 'Public Drama Like This Isn't Her'
to make someone angry or annoyed
VarietyOctober 12, 2026
Dan Levy Calls Out Shane Gillis' 'SNL' Monologue and Says 'More Men Need to Be Standing Up'
to publicly criticize or challenge someone's behavior
Fox NewsOctober 12, 2026
GOP senator calls for FCC probe of ABC News over Trump sons-Anduril 'political hit job'
to publicly demand or request that something be done
Rolling StoneOctober 12, 2026
Do Rush Like Steely Dan? We Found Out the Answer
to discover or learn information, especially by investigation
VarietyOctober 12, 2026
Pete Davidson Grows Up: On Leaving 'SNL,' Famous Exes, the Joys of Fatherhood and Why He's Keeping His Hillary Clinton Tattoo
to mature emotionally or mentally; to become more adult in attitude
Inc.October 7, 2026
Move Over, Unlimited PTO: The New Must-Have AI Perk Taking Over Silicon Valley
to become dominant; to spread and gain control of something
EntrepreneurOctober 7, 2026
Here's Why This $215 Billion Bank Is Racing to Promote Junior Bankers
to rush or compete urgently to do something before others
VarietyOctober 7, 2026
'Things We Never Got Over' Amazon Series Adds Six to Cast
to recover from something emotionally difficult
CNNOctober 6, 2026
France's student protests highlight a debt crisis that could spill over to the rest of Europe
to spread beyond original boundaries into other areas
ESPNOctober 5, 2026
Hornets guard Coby White to sit out preseason after calf strain
to not participate in an activity or event
VarietyOctober 5, 2026
'The Batman 2' Pauses Production as Director Matt Reeves Steps Away for a 'Family Matter'
to temporarily remove yourself from a role or situation
CNNOctober 5, 2026
Taiwan coast guard and Chinese fishing boats face off at sea
to confront each other in a direct, often tense, standoff
MLB Trade RumorsSeptember 28, 2026
2026–27 player option / opt-out preview: who will test free agency?
to choose not to participate in something; to remove yourself from an agreement
CNNSeptember 27, 2026
A man broke into a Pittsburgh house and stabbed a pediatrician to death
to enter a building illegally, usually by force
CNNSeptember 27, 2026
Germany's AfD is so extreme it's putting off other far-right parties
to make someone not want to do something; to repel or discourage
CNNSeptember 26, 2026
Irish players vote to go ahead with soccer games against Israel amid boycott pressure
to proceed with something; to continue as planned despite obstacles
Chicago Sun-TimesSeptember 26, 2026
Bears rule out QB Caleb Williams for Monday's game
to officially say someone or something is not possible or available
ESPNSeptember 26, 2026
Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua fight in danger of being called off
to cancel something that was planned
